What will Jaime do when he finds another boy's name in a heart that Peppi drew? Take a stroll through the halls of Berrybrook Middle School after Awkward! And don't miss Svetlana Chmakova's latest graphic novel, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, coming June 16, 2020!

Remember Maribella from Awkward? Catch up with her in her new town and new life! And don't miss Svetlana Chmakova's latest graphic novel, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, coming June 16, 2020!

Ever wonder what Jensen's diary looks like? Flip through its imaginative and adventure-filled pages! And don't miss Svetlana Chmakova's latest graphic novel, The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, coming June 16, 2020!

From literary masterminds Lois Lowry, Gary D. Schmidt, Linda Sue Park, Katherine Paterson, Karen Cushman, Gregory Maguire, and more comes a timeless and inspirational anthology about the sometimes-challenging, always-rewarding coming-of-age years: middle school. With eleven short stories told in text messages, emails, formal letters, stories in verse, and even a mini graphic novel, Totally Middle School tackles a range of important subjects, from peer pressure, family issues, and cultural barriers to the unexpected saving grace of music, art, friendship, and reading. Brimming with heart and humor, these poignant stories from bestselling and award-winning authors shine a light on the moments when everything is thrilling and terrifying at the same time--in a way it will never be again.

This is the seventeenth annual collection of short works by students of Berkshire Middle School. The focus remains the same as in previous volumes: With genuine effort and attention to the writing process, young authors can produce works suitable for a wide audience. Over a twelve-week period, each sixth-grade writer turned a basic premise into a fully-formed story. The changes along the way sometimes surprised even the authors themselves. The stories in A Bunch of Words on a Page span multiple categories, including fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, realistic fiction, mystery, and nonfiction. And to those readers judging this book by its cover, keep in mind that elements of the jacket design are the result of author suggestions. In all respects, this book is the product of the writers whose names appear inside.