Emmie & Friends

The bestselling graphic novel series by Terri Libenson

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Always Anthony

Friends. Bullies. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school.

Anthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing.

Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own.

What could they have in common?

A lot more than they thought, as it turns out!

But then one day they witness Anthony’s teammates bullying a sixth grader. What happens next could cement their new friendship—or blow it up forever.

New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about unexpected friendship and everyday bravery.

Surprisingly Sarah

Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.

Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice —

ask Ben to the school dance!

OR—

chicken out.

Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

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Remarkably Ruby

Pride. Popularity. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

From bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye.

Ruby and Mia are total opposites:

Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry.

While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez.

They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they?

Truly Tyler

Cliques. Crushes. Comics. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

A story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson.

Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . .

Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends have been giving him a hard time. Why can't he be an artist and play basketball?

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Becoming Brianna

Middle school is full of challenges...

New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of friendship and finding confidence.

Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. . . .

Told in alternating past and present chapters, Bri’s heartwarming story unfolds over the eight months leading up to her bat mitzvah—as well as over the course of the big day itself.

Just Jaime

Friends. Frenemies. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of graphic novel favourites Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy.

The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are.

Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back...right?

Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered...?

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Positively Izzy

Middle school is all about labels.

Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie, Terri Libenson returns with a companion graphic novel that captures the drama, angst, and humour of middle-school life.

Izzy is the dreamer. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done.

Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club.

The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.

Invisible Emmie

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries.

This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie. Popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands...

All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel.

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About the Author

TERRI LIBENSON is the New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series and the cartoonist of the (now retired) award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. Terri empty-nests in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, Mike. She is the proud mom of two grown daughters and a poodle.

Resources

Emmie & Friends: Educator's Guide

Educator's Guide

Discussion questions, extension activities and graphic novel reading strategies for Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, and Just Jaime

Becoming Brianna in the classroom

Becoming Brianna Educator's Guide

A handy overview of key themes and relevant discussion questions for Becoming Brianna

Becoming Brianna Colouring Page

Becoming Brianna Colouring Sheet

Print and colour this page to try your hand at decorating the cover of Becoming Brianna

Emmie & Friends Reading Order

Emmie & Friends Series Order

Follow this guide to reading the bestselling Emmie & Friends series in order!

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