Dear Math, We're Not Friends

Transform math anxiety into curiosity with this charming picture book that speaks directly to kids who struggle with numbers.

Nikhil, an Indian American boy, dreads math. It makes his stomach hurt. Mistakes terrify him. But when his teacher suggests writing letters to math itself, everything shifts. Through witty, heartfelt correspondence spanning a school year, Nikhil discovers that math isn't a villain—it's woven into drawing, building, measuring, and dreaming. Whether he becomes an astronaut or artist, math will be there, helping him succeed.

This book transforms "I hate math" into "Math is everywhere—and kind of cool." Perfect for anxious learners, thoughtful teachers, librarians stocking inclusive classroom collections, and parents seeking tools to build confidence and foster genuine joy in learning. A gift that changes how kids see themselves as mathematicians.