Fans of Judy Blume and Jenny Han are sure to fall head-over-heels

for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship

drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself.

Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks

she’s got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna

by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot,

and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her

trio is ready to tackle life as they always have… together.

But when Audrey decides they need

boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things

may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna

is sick of caving in to Audrey’s demands, and soon Keiko’s besties

are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While

she’s been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she

really shouldn’t

have a crush on, the friendship she’s always thought was rock-solid

is beginning to crumble.

Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should

she try to help her friends - even if it means losing one of them

• or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships,

and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together?

Flirting, friendship and fallouts, this has relatable themes

for tween readers

Sweet, smart writing with emotional depth: like a junior Jenny

Han

Love the sound of this? Then check out Just Be Cool, Jenna

Sakai by Debbi Michiko Florence

Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter:

A beautiful story about healing from heartbreak, and discovering

the strength that comes from opening your heart to others. Jenna

is a gem! – Jo Knowles, award-winning author of Where

the Heart Is

Sweet and smart. – Kirkus Reviews

Charming. – Booklist

Florence’s tween drama will resonate. – School Library

Journal

Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: Sweet

and smart. - Kirkus Reviews Charming.

• Booklist Florence’s tween drama will

resonate. - School Library Journal