Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “Libenson’s clever tale will entertain readers in the throes of middle school as well as younger students both wary of and intrigued by their near future. A highly relatable middle grade drama.” - School Library Journal Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “Many readers will recognize themselves in Emmie and her friends, who are at once self-conscious and eager to be seen for who they are. Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “With all-too-familiar middle-school drama and an empowering lesson about speaking up and bravely facing down embarrassment, this should find an easy audience among fans of Wimpy Kid or Dork Diaries books.” - Booklist A well-executed twist will have readers flipping back to see what they missed while cheering the strides made by Libenson’s no-longer-invisible heroine.” - Publishers Weekly Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “In her first children’s book, cartoonist Libenson offers strikingly different visions of seventh grade through two very dissimilar narrators. Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “This funny and heartfelt tale will ring true for anyone who’s ever felt invisible.” - Victoria Jamieson, Newbery Honor author-illustrator of ROLLER GIRL Reading INVISIBLE EMMIE sums up middle school: You laugh, you cry, you get beaned in the head with a volleyball.” - Stephan Pastis, author of Timmy Failure Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “Clever, funny work by a great cartoonist. INVISIBLE EMMIE is unforgettable!” - Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate A fantastic debut novel with plenty of laughs and tons of heart. Praise for INVISIBLE EMMIE: “This is middle grade fiction at its best. “The story is light but resonant for middle graders, with constant comedic asides in the illustrations.” - Kirkus Reviews A poignant twist ending adds a heartening note to an already charming story.” - Booklist “Libenson nicely touches on classic middle-grade tropes, such as shifting friendships, crushes, and developing confidence. “Libenson captures middle-school dramas-family, friendships, crushes, stereotypes, grades, self-discovery-with candor, fast pacing, and authentic, relatable characters. Libenson stresses the importance of being true to oneself, and readers will root for the characters to succeed.” - School Library Journal “Funny details of Brianna and Izzy’s lives ring true as the author explores relatable topics such as middle school friendships, self-discovery, and family dynamics. Terri has a husband, two daughters, and one poodle (all adorable). Terri is the New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series and the cartoonist of the award-winning syndicated comic strip The Pajama Diaries (2006–2020). She also knows how wonderful it is when friendships do work out. But as a mom (and former middle school student in the dark ages), she knows these things happen. Baltzer+Bray, 2017, 192 pp.As a Type A perfectionist, Terri Libenson hates to admit that she has any ex-friends. Middle school will always have its ups and downs, but "Invisible Emmie" shows how even the worst day can end with joy and relief. The story's twisting end is also unique, especially as both characters are surprised by self-growth and freedom. When Emmie says, "I'm trying to ignore him," Katie counters with "It's not working. When Emmie is teased mercilessly by the obnoxious Joe Lungo, Katie says, "Why do you let him pick on you?" While she claims to be just invisible, not like outcast characters in other books who are bullied, she is subject to occasional bullying at school which makes her anxious. Katie also shows Emmie how to effectively take care of herself. (Then again, Katie doesn't see Emmie as a threat.) Needless to say, Emmie's day goes from bad to worse.īut "Invisible Emmie" isn't a generic book about middle school.įirst of all, author Terri Libenson doesn't make Katie the stereotypic "mean girl." In fact Katie supports Emmie when she's suffering. Before long, the obnoxious Joe Lungo finds it and reads it aloud in homeroom. The meat of the story doesn't begin until the halfway point when Emmie and Bri decide to write love notes (which they never plan to send) to their crushes.Įmmie's note falls out of her binder.
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