"Blackbird Fly" is a middle-grade novel by Erin Entrada Kelly. The story follows a 12-year-old girl named Apple who is struggling to fit in at her new school in Louisiana. She is bullied by her classmates for being different and for her Filipino heritage, and she feels like she doesn't belong. However, Apple finds solace in music and dreams of playing the guitar like her idol, the Beatles. With the help of a new friend and her supportive father, Apple learns to embrace her identity and stand up for herself. "Blackbird Fly" offers a poignant and relatable portrayal of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It explores themes of identity, friendship, and the power of music.