Language PG (5 swears, 0 f); Mature Content: G Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
Jackie is a 6th grader just starting middle school. Her friends keep pressuring her to start dressing more girl like and to get into make-up and boys. Jackie is not interested, and would much rather spend her time with her lifelong friend, Milo. When Milo starts playing on the soccer team, it seems they may be moving in different directions. In an effort to take the pressure off herself and fit in, Jackie starts sending secret admirer notes to herself. Soon she realizes she may be in over her head, and there's no easy way out.
All the cringey things about middle school! Jackie's dilemma rings true, and she doesn't really want to change herself, but she wonders if she is acceptable to others.This book takes a look at the sometimes narrow definition of what a girl should be. The art is well done and easy to follow and the story engaging and relatable. Jackie and her family appear Black, and Milo presents East Asian.
Michelle in the Middle
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