For fans of Fish in a Tree and Frindle comes an invigorating and heartwarming story about finding your voice, challenging the status quo, and redefining what it means to be “smart.”
Coming April 14, 2026
Confessions of a Mango
The Making of a Mango: Launch Celebration & Signing
Join Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow for an engaging talk and book signing celebrating their new release, Confessions of a Mango. Hear the stories behind the pages, then get your copy signed.
Reserve your seat today!
April 16th 6:30pm
Boulder Bookstore – Boulder, CO
Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the dumb twin.
Her brother, Bryce, excels in school. Ruby…not so much. Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, she struggles with reading, writing, and math. And starting sixth grade at a new, ultra-competitive charter school— without her best friend— doesn’t make things any easier.
When she fails her first test, Ruby fears she’ll flunk out of Benton Academy and drag Bryce down with her. Frustrated and fed up with feeling different, she vents anonymously online, describing herself as an imposter: a mango among lovebirds.
But then something unexpected happens: her post goes viral. And Ruby realizes two things. First, she isn’t as alone as she once thought. And second, she’s single-handedly started a school-wide movement.
“A beautiful and important book.” –Colby Sharp
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Taste the Story. Join the Confession.
Everybody feels like a mango among lovebirds at some point. Come see how we deal with imposter syndrome. Learn more about being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world.
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Behind the Pages: The Journey to Confessions of a Mango
What began as Kate’s exploration of her own neurodivergent journey became the foundation for Confessions of a Mango.