Terri Libenson
As a Type A perfectionist, Terri Libenson hates to admit that she has any ex-friends. But as a mom (and former middle school student in the dark ages), she knows these things happen. She also knows how wonderful it is when friendships do work out. Terri is the New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series and the cartoonist of the award-winning syndicated comic strip The Pajama Diaries (2006–2020). Terri has a husband, two daughters, and one poodle (all adorable). She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
All Books By Terri Libenson
Becoming Brianna
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Em Eldridge
- Length: 2 hours 4 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 05, 2020
- Language: English
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4.15(2468 ratings)
New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of friendship and finding confidence. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.
Middle school is full of challenges.
Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. . . .
Told in alternating past and present chapters, Bri’s heartwarming story unfolds over the eight months leading up to her bat mitzvah–as well as over the course of the big day itself.
Plus don’t miss Terri Libenson’s Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, and Just Jaime!
... Read moreInvisible Emmie
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Cassandra Morris
- Length: 1 hours 34 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 02, 2017
- Language: English
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4.08(14692 ratings)
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries.
This is the story of two totally different girls–
quiet, shy, artistic Emmie
popular, outgoing, athletic Katie
–and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . .
All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel.
... Read moreJust Jaime
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Imani Parks
- Length: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 28, 2019
- Language: English
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4.25(5394 ratings)
Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy.
Friends. Frenemies. Middle school…
The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are.
Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right?
Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ?
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.
... Read morePositively Izzy
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Cassandra Morris
- Length: 1 hours 38 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 05, 2020
- Language: English
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4.1(8247 ratings)
Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life.
Middle school is all about labels.
Izzy is the dreamer. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done.
Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club.
The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.
... Read moreRemarkably Ruby
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Hope Newhouse
- Length: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 03, 2022
- Language: English
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4.23(836 ratings)
From bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye.
Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school.
Ruby and Mia are total opposites:
Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry.
While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez.
They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they?
Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Truly Tyler, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
... Read moreSurprisingly Sarah
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Stacy Gonzalez
- Length: 2 hours 26 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 02, 2023
- Language: English
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3.88(258 ratings)
Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.
Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything… until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice —
· ask Ben to the school dance!
OR—
· chicken out.
Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?
... Read moreTruly Tyler
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Andrew Eiden
- Length: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: June 01, 2021
- Language: English
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4.16(1586 ratings)
A story about being your truest self–and trusting your truest friends–from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.
Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school!
Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . .
Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends have been giving him a hard time. Why can’t he be an artist and play basketball?
Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Remarkably Ruby, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!
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