Dear Jackie
Dear Jackie by Jessixa Bagley, published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on September 9, 2025, is a graphic novel that explores the challenges of fitting in during middle school. With 288 pages, this humorous story follows Jackie as she navigates the complexities of friendship and social dynamics. As her best friend Milo begins to change and make new friends, Jackie feels the pressure to conform to new expectations, leading her to devise a plan that quickly spirals out of control.
Readers will find a relatable narrative that delves into themes of friendship, growing up, and the social skills required in school life. The story captures the humorous yet poignant moments of adolescence, showcasing Jackie’s attempts to manage her identity amid shifting relationships. This edition, presented in English, combines engaging illustrations with a storyline that resonates with young readers, making it a fitting addition to the genres of children’s books and graphic novels.
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A middle schooler’s plan to fit in with her new friends by writing herself a fake love letter backfires spectacularly in this funny and all-too-relatable graphic novel perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and the Berrybrook Middle School series.
Jackie and Milo have been best friends since they were born. Whether they’re reading comic books in their tree house hideout, playing video games, or spying on their neighbors using walkie talkies and code names, it’s always been the two of them versus the world. But in middle school, things are changing. Milo joins the soccer team and starts hanging out with a new crew. Jackie gets taken under the wing of Adelle, who wants to give her a total makeover and find her a crush. Suddenly, it seems like there are certain acceptable ways to be a girl or a boy, and Jackie starts to feel like everything about her is wrong.
In an effort to get Adelle and her new friends off her back, Jackie sends herself an anonymous love letter. But her plan backfires, and soon Jackie’s secret admirer is all anybody at school can talk about. Now she’s wondering: Dear Jackie, how are you going to get out of this?
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