Praise for Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai : *"Florence offers a tightly written narrative that is as fearless as it is balanced, diving into complicated feelings of distrust and isolation while still offering glimmers of friendship and hope." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "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 "A worthy inheritor of the teen romance tradition, and it comes right on time." - NPR 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 "This is the book I wish I could take back in time and give to my tween self.

" -- Christina Soontornvat, Newbery Honor-winning author of A Wish in the Dark " Keep It Together, Keiko Carter takes an honest look at friendship fallouts and changing family dynamics with sweetness and sincerity that will make you cheer for Keiko as she learns to manage it all without losing herself." -- Jessica Kim, author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! "In this deft, empathetic, and humorous narrative, Debbi Michiko Florence has expertly captured the joy and heartbreak of middle school." -- Andrea Wang, award-winning author of Magic Ramen , The Many Meanings of Meilan , and Watercress.