Chase dreams of being queen for a day-until her joy is shaken when classmates tease her for being different. Her curls, her laugh, her big imagination-they all make her stand out. But instead of letting their words steal her sparkle, Chase begins to wonder why people sometimes say unkind things. With her friend Abby's help, Chase discovers that meanness often comes from hurt, and that confidence and kindness can shine brighter than any crown.