young readers will find in Serena an energetic friend working through the challenges of growing up., Throughout the story, Serena develops an earnest and sincere voice the world needs to hear. While Serena is in middle school, the prose reads at a younger level and would appeal to elementary-age children. A diverse and lively cast of characters helps propel the story forward. The book also aptly depicts mental health and the importance of privacy. A delightful multicultural narrative that spotlights friendship and self-awareness., learns to communicate her feelings, and respect her friends' boundaries. Secondary characters and storylines provide humor and pathos while at the center is spirited, smart Serena, someone readers will appreciate and cheer. Davis capably touches on matters of chronic illness, mental health, and friendship growing pains in this quiet but impactful slice-of-life novel., Middle school energy forms a bustling backdrop for this clever story of navigating changing relationships and developing a sense of personal identity. Serena is a smart, intuitive Black girl with relatable fears and insecurities as the book progresses, she decides she's ready to step into the spotlight all on her own.
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. instead of not saying what she should, or, even worse, blurting out a secret that wasn't hers to share. It would be so much easier to say the right thing at the right time. 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. Lonely Serena works on perfecting her vlogs, hoping to earn a shot at becoming a classroom reporter. Out of the spotlight of JC's friendship, suddenly things aren't quite so sparkly in Serena's world. Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney-and a new best friend. John is proud to be known as her best friend. She has the best ideas, the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. 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.
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