Dustbin Baby

A 2001 novel by British writer Jacqueline Wilson tells the story of fourteen-year-old April, who was abandoned as a baby in a dustbin and has since been raised in foster homes and care institutions. On her birthday, she decides to skip school and embarks on a journey to uncover her past, visiting places that shaped her life. Along the way, she meets people from her childhood—former foster parents, teachers, and social workers—as she struggles to understand who she really is. This is an emotional and poignant story about self-discovery, trauma, and hope.