Rostam's Picture-Day Pusteen, by Ryan Bani Tahmaseb

Being the new kid is hard. And wearing something that might seem odd to other kids is even harder.Rostam and Maman recently moved to the United States, and Baba is still working in Iran. Now it’s picture day at school, and Rostam doesn’t want to wear his pusteen. Even though Baba wore it when he was little, and it’s beautiful and soft, Rostam worries that the other kids will think it’s weird.But sometimes being brave means sharing your whole self with others.Welcome to Diverse Stories for Kids- a read along series celebrating the unique experiences and perspectives from all walks of life! Watch with us on YouTube or listen with us on Spotify.