Be Real, Macy Weaver
$43.20
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
26 July 2022
Summary
A humorous, heartfelt, and fashion-filled contemporary novel about Macy Weaver, a young girl struggling with how to be her true self and make a best friend. Perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Stand Up, Yumi Chung.
Eleven-year-old Macy Weaver knows relationships are complicated. Fresh off her latest friendship breakup, she’s spent most of her summer break on her own. So when Macy’s mother decides to go back to college three states away, Macy jumps…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593465721 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593465725 |
| Author: | Lakita Wilson |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 26 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 488g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 149mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
“Macy is easy to love! Her search for a friend who will appreciate her true self is relatable and inspiring. The novel is fun, inclusive, and a celebration of being who you really are. This was such a delightful read! Make way for Lakita Wilson—a fresh, exciting voice in children’s fiction!“—Kekla Magoon, CSK Honor-winning author for The Season of Styx Malone and National Book Award finalist for Revolution in Our Time
*“An earnest and lighthearted novel that offers an honest look at friendships…Be Real, Macy Weaver is an authentic look into middle-grade friendships, family and identity.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Wilson’s middle-grade novel is the perfect blend of humor, introspection, and authenticity. The major characters are both realistic and likable, and she creates a fully formed, three-dimensional world that integrates serious topics with knee-slapping humor and heartfelt growth. This is a must-read for children who are working through the process of developing their own identities.“—Booklist
“An engaging read…A nice blend of life’s joys and challenges for today’s middle-grade readers.“—Kirkus Reviews
“Middle graders will find this a compelling and satisfying read, especially so if they are fans of fashion-oriented shows like Project Runway.“—School Library Connection
“Readers will enjoy Macy’s authentic voice…[This is] a solid realistic fiction choice for fans of Renée Watson, Jamie Sumner, or Janae Marks.“—School Library Journal
“Wilson…sensitively navigates anxiety and the societal pressures associated with belonging and making friends in this lighthearted volume with a predominantly Black cast.“—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Lakita Wilson
Lakita Wilson is an MFA student at Vermont College of Fine Arts studying Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her middle grade manuscript won the 2017 SCBWI On-the-Verge Emerging Voices Award. Lakita lives in Maryland with her two children and Shih-Tzu.
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