Middle Grade Review: Dear Jackie

Jackie likes wearing comfortable clothes. She doesn't like pink clothes. She doesn't like frilly clothes. She's not interested in makeup. She isn't crushing over any boys - including her best friend who happens to be a guy. But all the other girls in middle school seem interested.

Everyone keeps bugging her to change. Jackie likes herself just the way she is. Why does no one else seem to?

Then she comes up with a brilliant idea. She'll write a secret admire letter that will let everyone know. And for a while it works - until it doesn't. 

My Thoughts: I loved this graphic novel. I felt so bad for Jackie and how everyone kept asking her to change. I wanted to give her a giant hug. I thought her solution was clever. There were some bad friendship moments in this book that were forgiven. Just like in middle school there are mean girls and jerky boys. I'm just now realizing there wasn't any technology in this book: phones or social media. I love how the book went through the calendar year. And the back matter about how to fold a note made me feel super old. A fantastic book about middle school and relationships. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: Book sent for review

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school or public library