Koya DeLaney and the Good Girl Blues Book

How do you act good when you feel bad?

Koya Delaney loves to laugh and make others laugh. But sometimes she hides behind her smile, afraid to reveal other feelings, like anger. When Koya's cousin Del, a famous pop music star, announces he's coming to town to give a concert, Koya is especially happy.

But as the date of Del's concert approaches, a fight erupts between Koya's best friend Dawn and her sister Loritha, leaving Koya torn between them. For the first time, Koya finds herself in a situation that cannot be solved with laughter and jokes. And when rude fans threaten to ruin Del's concert, she realizes she must confront her feelings - good and bad.

Koya Delaney, an eleven-year-old African-American girl, has trouble expressing anger, until her cousin, a popular male singer, comes to town.