Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai [Paperback]

Heartbreak is for suckers.

When Jenna Sakai gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she learned from her parents' messy divorce: Relationships are risky and only lead to disappointment. So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this semester -- no boys, just books.

But keeping her cool isn't always easy. Jenna's chief competition for a big journalism scholarship is none other than Elliott. Her best friend Keiko always seems busy with her own boyfriend. And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing her booth at the diner she's been hiding at every day after school. Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems. Soon Jenna is starting to realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking.

Praise forJust Be Cool, Jenna Sakai:

* A tightly written narrative that is as fearless as it is balanced...offering glimmers of friendship and hope. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A beautiful story about healing from heartbreak, and discovering the strength that comes from opening your heart to others. Jenna is a gem! -- Jo Knowles, award-winning author ofWhere the Heart Is

Praise forKeep It Together, Keiko Carter:

Sweet and smart. --Kirkus Reviews

Charming. --Booklist

Florence's tween drama will resonate. --School Library Journal

This is the book I wish I could take back in time and give to my tween self. -- Christina Soontornvat, Newbery Honor-winning author ofló2