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

for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition,

and the confusing reality of middle school.

Heartbreak is for suckers.

When Jenna Sakai gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what

she learned from her parents’ messy divorce: Relationships

are risky and only lead to disappointment.

So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott

at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this

semester - no boys, just books.

But keeping her cool isn’t always easy.

Jenna’s chief competition for a big journalism

scholarship is none other than Elliott.

Her best friend Keiko always

seems busy with her own boyfriend.

And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing

her booth at the diner she’s been hiding at every

day after school.

Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more

Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems.

Soon Jenna is starting to realise that being a loner is kind of,

well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a

risk worth taking.

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 Keep it Together,

Keiko Carter 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