But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. This is the story of two totally different girls-quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular, outgoing, athletic Katie-and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands… All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel. She’s scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn’t face her fear, she’ll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. But after experiencing a powerful protest, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn’t think that’s for her. Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. Soon things go all wrong and too far, and Sammie must learn to speak up about what’s been done to her. But when a new kid named Luke starts hanging out with them, what was a comfortable pair becomes an awkward trio. Samantha Goldstein has been best friends with David Fisher ever since they met on their town’s Little League baseball team. Now it’s up to her to question assumptions, search for the truth, and do what she believes is right-even in the face of great opposition. ![]() But when she receives an unexpected letter from her father in prison on her 12th birthday, another thing begins to weigh on her mind. Zoe is spending the summer working at a bakery, proving to everyone that she’s worthy of being on Food Networks’ Kid Bake Challenge. Some are brave, some are funny, some are smart, and all of them are inspirational. This group of eclectic female characters can inspire all kids. “With bright and colorful comic panels, this is a story of middle school that many will relate to and has plenty of exciting twists.There’s no power like girl power! Today, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite strong girls in middle grade fiction, with both classic female characters, like Ramona Quimby and Julie of the Wolves, to newer voices like Emma Greystone in the Greystone Secrets series by Margaret Peterson Haddix. A great read for kids wanting more graphic novels about their age group.” – Comics Worth Reading It’s comforting and encouraging, aided by the welcoming cartoons. “It’s refreshing to see how these kids address issues of friendship and getting to understand other people better (including their family members) without it needing to be high drama. “The story is light but resonant for middle graders, with constant comedic asides in the illustrations.” (Kirkus Reviews) A poignant twist ending adds a heartening note to an already charming story.” (Booklist) “Libenson nicely touches on classic middle-grade tropes, such as shifting friendships, crushes, and developing confidence. “Libenson captures middle-school dramas-family, friendships, crushes, stereotypes, grades, self-discovery-with candor, fast pacing, and authentic, relatable characters. ![]() You can order IZZY, hardcover or paperback, from any of these sites (or go to your favorite indie bookstore!): The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club. ![]() The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done.īri is the brain. *note: all these books can be read in order as written or as stand-alones. ![]() This book is perfect for anyone who likes humor, heart, and ridiculously fun drawings. It’s a spin-off of Invisible Emmie, starring Emmie’s lovably brainy bff, Brianna, and an entirely new character, Izzy. Positively Izzy* is the second book in the drama-filled world of Emmie & Friends.
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