Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

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Struggling with her identity, Alejandra Kim feels out of place in both her affluent Manhattan high school and her Jackson Heights neighborhood. Her mixed heritage leaves her feeling alienated from her mostly white peers and her Latinx community. The recent loss of her father intensifies her feelings of isolation. As a microaggression forces her into the spotlight, Ale embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to define her own sense of belonging amidst the challenges of her environment and personal grief.