Some kids fight battles no one sees. This is their story.
Randi Lewis knows what it feels like to be invisible and feel unwanted. At school, at home — everywhere. And when life becomes too much to bear, she faces a choice: disappear completely, or find a way to be seen — even if it gets her in trouble.
Inspired by real students with real struggles, Ugly Me is a raw, unforgettable journey inside the mind of a child who feels lost, broken, and unworthy of love. Through Randi's eyes, readers experience the heartbreaking reality of trauma, bullying, and self-doubt — and the small moments of connection that can change everything.
Educators across the country have called it a breakthrough — not just for students who feel unseen, but for every adult who works with them.
A must-read for:
- Students who feel like they don't belong
- Educators working with at-risk youth
- Parents trying to understand their child
- Counselors and social workers
- Trauma-informed care professionals
"This book is required reading for all of our teachers." — Superintendent of Schools
"If you want a perspective of trauma from the lens of the child, this is it."
— Community Services Provider
"I recommend this book everywhere I go."
— Becky Haas, World-Renowned Trauma-Informed Care Trainer
"My students BEGGED me to keep reading!"
— Middle School Reading Specialist
"These books will change how you look at your students."
— Public School Educator
"This book has ignited a new passion for reading for our students and teachers!"
— Instructional Coach
"I binge-read the entire set in a weekend and have been telling everyone I can about it!"
— School Resource Officer
If you believe in the power of a story to change how we see the people around us — Ugly Me is for you.
Used in classrooms, counseling offices, and book studies nationwide. Order your copy today and see the unseen.