About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the sting of middle school social hierarchies or struggling to find their place in a new environment. This diary-style narrative follows Nikki Maxwell as she navigates a prestigious new school where she feels like a total dork compared to the CCP (Cool, Cute, and Popular) crowd. Through humor and relatable sketches, it explores the deep-seated desire for belonging and the crushing weight of peer comparison. It is a perfect choice for kids who feel overlooked or misunderstood, offering a safe space to laugh at the awkwardness of growing up while normalizing the messy emotions of early adolescence. The tone is lighthearted but grounded in the very real social anxieties of the 9 to 13 age group.
