"In this deft, empathetic, and humorous narrative, Debbi Michiko Florence has expertly captured the joy and heartbreak of middle school." – Andrea Wang, award-winning author of Magic Ramen, The Many Meanings of Meilan, and Watercress “Keep It Together, Keiko Carter takes an honest look at friendship fallouts and changing family dynamics with sweetness and sincerity that will make you cheer for Keiko as she learns to manage it all without losing herself.” – Jessica Kim, author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! I am so thrilled that today's readers get to have Keiko Carter.” – Christina Soontornvat, Newbery Honor-winning author of A Wish in the Dark This is the book I wish I could take back in time and give to my tween self. “The moment I saw the cover, my heart soared: an Asian American main character who is every bit the All-American girl. "Florence's tween drama will resonate." - School Library Journal "Charming.fans of Lisa Greenwald and Wendy Mass will enjoy this book." - Booklist Praise for Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: Should she try to help her friends - even if it means losing one of them - or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together? While she's been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn't have a crush on, the friendship she's always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble.Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey's demands, and soon Keiko's besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. together.But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself.
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