“An Unexpected New Dream,” reminds us of the importance of One young person's voice. It is important for readers to know that growing into yourself takes time. In the book, we see young artist dedicate her life to developing her art. There is beauty in this action. It is necessary and responsible for all people to reflect the times and make collective choices that allow humanity to shift. Lastly, Tunu wrote this book to shine a light on the unnecessary pain, prejudice and division that racism has caused.