Serena Says
Serena Says by Tanita Davis, published by HarperCollins Publishers on August 3, 2021, is a middle-grade narrative that explores the journey of a young girl finding her voice through vlogging. This edition, comprising 288 pages, presents a story centered around Serena St. John, who grapples with changes in her friendship with JC after JC’s return from the hospital with a new kidney. As Serena navigates her feelings of loneliness and the challenges of self-expression, she seeks to become a classroom reporter, hoping to translate her vibrant personality from video to real life.
In this engaging tale, readers will discover themes of adolescence, friendship, and the complexities of emotions. Serena’s experiences highlight the difficulties of communication and the desire to be heard, as she learns to embrace her individuality rather than merely reflecting the light of her best friend. Through her vlogging journey, Serena confronts the realities of growing up and the importance of finding one’s own voice amidst changing dynamics. This book offers insights into social topics relevant to young readers, making it a thoughtful addition to any collection focused on coming-of-age stories.
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Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis delivers a heartwarming and humorous middle grade tale about a young girl who finds her own voice through vlogging and learns to speak out. Perfect for fans for Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald and now available in paperback.
JC shines like a 4th of July sparkler. She has the best ideas, the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. Serena St. John is proud to be known as her best friend.
Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney–and a new best friend. Out of the spotlight of JC’s friendship, suddenly things aren’t quite so sparkly in Serena’s world.
Lonely Serena works on perfecting her vlogs, hoping to earn a shot at becoming a classroom reporter. If she can be smart and funny on video, why can’t she manage that in real life If only she could always pause, edit, or delete conversations. It would be so much easier to say the right thing at the right time . . . instead of not saying what she should, or, even worse, blurting out a secret that wasn’t hers to share.
Life doesn’t have a pause button–but as Serena discovers her voice through vlogging, she learns that she’s not just there to reflect JC’s light–she’s fully capable of shining on her own.
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