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Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai

By Debbi Michiko Florence   

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338671575 Paperback
304 Pages | 5.276" x 7.569" | Ages 8 to 12

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338671568 Hardcover
304 Pages | Ages 8 to 12

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338671582 Ebook
304 Pages | Ages 8 to 12

Fans of Lisa Greenwald and Wendy Mass 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 realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking.

Raves & reviews:

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