Student Council Smackdown!

Reach for this book when your child is starting to experience the shift from the simple playground games of elementary school to the more complex, sometimes competitive social hierarchy of middle school. It is particularly helpful for kids who are navigating a 'best friend' dynamic that has been tested by competition or a perceived lack of loyalty. The story follows Trevor and Libby, lifelong friends who find themselves on opposite sides of a heated student council election, complicated further by a documentary film crew recording their every move. While the setting is a humorous take on school politics, the emotional core focuses on honesty, integrity, and the pressure to succeed. Parents will appreciate how the book explores the 'grey areas' of friendship, where good people make mistakes under pressure. It is a lighthearted yet relatable look at how middle schoolers learn to take accountability for their actions and decide what kind of person they want to be when the spotlight is on them.