Dear Jackie
Dear Jackie by Jessixa Bagley is a graphic novel published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on September 9, 2025. This 288-page book explores the challenges of fitting in during middle school through the humorous and relatable experiences of Jackie, who navigates changing friendships and social expectations.
In this story, Jackie and her lifelong best friend Milo face new dynamics as they enter middle school. As Milo becomes involved with a soccer team and new friends, Jackie finds herself under the influence of Adelle, who aims to transform her image and help her find a crush. In a bid to fit in, Jackie writes herself a fake love letter, which unexpectedly spirals out of control, leading to a whirlwind of attention at school. This graphic novel touches on themes of friendship and social pressures, making it a relevant read for those interested in juvenile fiction and humorous social themes.
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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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