About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to experience the butterflies of a first crush or navigating the shift from childhood play to middle school social dynamics. It serves as a gentle, relatable guide for kids who are beginning to feel the pressure of romantic interest while trying to maintain their own identity and close-knit friendships. The story follows Mary Anne as she meets Logan, a new boy in town, and explores the awkward, exciting, and sometimes confusing transition into eighth grade. Through a graphic novel format, the book explores themes of self-confidence and communication without ever feeling heavy-handed. It is perfectly appropriate for the upper elementary and middle school crowd, offering a safe space to normalize feelings of social anxiety and the nerves that come with new beginnings. Parents will appreciate how it models healthy peer relationships and the importance of checking in with oneself during times of change.
