Synopses & Reviews
Start counting your votes . . . and your friends.When Brianna Justice's hero, the famous celebrity chef Miss Delicious, speaks at her school and traces her own success back to being president of her fifth grade class, Brianna determines she must do the same. She just knows that becoming president of her class is the first step toward her own cupcake-baking empire!
But when new student Jasmine Moon announces she is also running for president, Brianna learns that she may have more competition than she expected. Will Brianna be able to stick to her plan of working with her friends to win the election fairly? Or will she jump at the opportunity to steal votes from Jasmine by revealing an embarrassing secret?
This hilarious, heartfelt novel will appeal to any reader with big dreams, and the determination to achieve them.
Review
Praise for The Kayla Chronicles:*"A refreshing departure....a buoyant thoughtful comedy....few recent novels for younger YAs mesh levity and substance this successfully....will transcend racial lines to hit home with a large number of young women." - Booklist (starred review)
"A fun, sassy, lighthearted story." - School Library Journal
"A well-told story." - Detroit Free Press
"Kayla narrates her story with plenty of sass, energy and enthusiasm....sure to inspire young women." - BookPage
"More novels are needed like this one about a diverse, smart, talented, black young lady determined to leave her mark on society." - VOYA
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"There is definite tween appeal in the on-again/off-again friendship dynamics...[readers] will cheer for Brianna's political and personal victories."--The Bulletin
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"[This] sweet confection for middle-graders....will be a hit with readers who like Wendy Mass and Lauren Myracle."--Booklist
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"The story will resonate with preteens navigating the ups, downs, and drama that come with the territory of many young girls' friendships."--School Library Journal
About the Author
Sherri Winston lives in Orlando, Florida, with her two daughters. She is the author of The Kayla Chronicles.