“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. 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.īri is the brain. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. *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. Olive tries her best to befriend Nat, but it seems like the only thing they have in common is that they both want to hang out with Olive’s friends! Watching as Natasha gets closer with some of her best buds, Olive can’t help but worry that they’re starting to like Nat more than they like her… and who could blame them? Nat is just that cool… and Olive is, well, just Olive.Positively Izzy* is the second book in the drama-filled world of Emmie & Friends. Everyone wants to be her friend, including Olive… but things might not be so easy. There’s a new kid in town! From the moment Natasha sets foot in class, it’s clear she’s one of the coolest kids in sixth grade. ![]() She’s prepared to do whatever it takes to be heard-even if it means running against Trent and Sawyer, two of her closest friends, in the student council election! With intense campaign competition and emotions running high, can Olive make a big change and keep her friends? Olive is excited to start grade 6: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds! But when Olive finds out that a school policy is keeping some kids from going on the trip, she decides to act. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out? The stress of being Willow’s living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long, the girls aren’t just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Olive is sure she’ll have the best time at camp with her friend Willow – but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows – Olive. With the performance drawing closer by the minute, will Olive be able to find her own place in the show before the curtain comes up? A heartfelt and insightful story about navigating friendships, leaning on family, and learning to take the stage in the most important role of all. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups… without her. Olive “clicks” with everyone in the fifth grade –until one day she doesn’t. This series serves as perfect binge-reading material, perfect for children who have just entered the last term of the year, and below, we list all four books so you can see what each one is about! The fourth book, Clash, is out now. Our young BR Kids readers absolutely loved Click, book #1 in the series, and they even had the chance to read and review it – you can find out what they thought here. It covers universal, age-appropriate topics like friendship, belonging and identity from a fresh, fun perspective. The Click series is perfect for readers aged 8+ and any fans of Guts, Smile, Real Friends and Invisible Emmie. Miller has crafted a genuine and inspiring collection of stories about evolving friendships, supportive family, and finding out that you – yes, you – have the power to make a difference. Late last year, BR Kids readers were introduced to Miller’s Click series. Kayla Miller is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator living and working in New York.
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