Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel!Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart fro...

From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new audiobook, adapted from the graphic novel about finding your own space... especially when you're in a family of nine!Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaoti...

STAND TALL.BE LOUD.GAME FACE ON.This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends."A captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review★ "Funny, relatable, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews...

**National Book Award Longlist Title****Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book**This funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants is perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed ...

A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.It's time to face facts!On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems. What follows is a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odor, and other embarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life e...

Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenl...

From bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye.Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school.Ruby and Mia are total opposites:Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry.While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez.They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they?Don’t miss the ...

Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy.Friends. Frenemies. Middle school...The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are.Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least sh...

The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school.Friends. Bullies.MIDDLE SCHOOLAnthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing.Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own.What could they have in common?A lot more than they thought, as i...

New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story offriendship and finding confidence. Perfect for fans of RainaTelgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.Middle school is full of challenges.Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight(not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a newlanguage, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school...

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series—told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip.Crushes. Camping.MIDDLE SCHOOLThese days, Emmie doesn’t feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler.Class-clown Joe’s jokes aren’t landing the way they used to. Who doesn’t love a good prank? Apparently not his...

A story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school!Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . .Ever since Tyler started gettin...