Serena Says
Serena Says by Tanita Davis, published by Katherine Tegen Books in 2020, is a middle-grade story that explores the journey of a young Black girl named Serena St. John as she navigates friendship and self-discovery. With 265 pages, this edition presents a humorous and heartfelt narrative about finding one’s voice through vlogging. Serena’s life takes a turn when her best friend JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney and a new best friend, leaving Serena feeling overshadowed and uncertain.
In her quest to become a classroom reporter, Serena grapples with the challenges of expressing herself authentically. As she perfects her vlogs, she learns to confront her emotions and the complexities of adolescence. The story touches on themes of friendship, social dynamics, and the importance of self-advocacy. Through her experiences, Serena discovers that she is capable of shining independently, rather than merely reflecting the light of others. This engaging tale addresses social topics relevant to young readers, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile nonfiction and fiction collections.
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Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis delivers a heartwarming and humorous middle grade tale about a young Black girl who finds her own voice through vlogging and learns to speak out. Perfect for fans for Sharon M. Draper and Lisa Greenwald.
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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