Just Right Jillian

Name: Just Right Jillian
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Nicole D. Collier
ISBN: 9780358639572

Author: Nicole D. Collier

Narrator: Imani Parks

Unabridged: 5 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Versify

Published: 02/01/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, School, Children's Social Themes, Bullying

Synopsis

In this heartfelt middle grade novel from debut author Nicole D. Collier, fifth grader Jillian must learn to speak and break free of her shell to enter her school's academic competition and keep her promise to her grandmother. Fifth grader Jillian will do just about anything to blend in, including staying quiet even when she has the right answer. After she loses a classroom competition because she won't speak up, she sets her mind on winning her school's biggest competition.But breaking out of her shell is easier said than done, and Jillian has only a month to keep her promise to her grandmother and prove to herself that she can speak up and show everyone her true self. A warm and relatable middle grade debut novel about family, friendship, and finding the confidence to break free from the crowd and be who you truly are.A CCBC Best of the YearA Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

About Nicole D. Collier

Nicole D. Collier, PhD, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, the child of an accountant and a public school librarian. She taught fourth grade before becoming an author and leadership coach. In all her endeavors, she enjoys helping people mine the creativity, wisdom, and courage for change. The author of Just Right Jillian and The Many Fortunes of Maya, her writing illuminates the challenges and rewards that come from learning to be true to yourself. A self-proclaimed ever-victorious woman, Nicole has been known to run, dance, and turn cartwheels from time to time. She currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Phillip.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on January 26, 2022

This story about Jillian has JTRA (Just The Right Amount) of heart, science, and inner strength. And that cover -- such a great preview for the book inside. Jillian is in the 5th grade and still misses her Grammy who died on May Day last year. As the anniversary of that sad day approaches, Jillian i......more

Goodreads review by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ on February 16, 2022

Ok, I confess. What first attracted me to this book was the cover. It's one of the cutest cover illustrations I've seen in ages and I couldn't resist going for it. (How I wish the ARC came with all the illustrations! I'm sure I've missed out on some absolutely adorable sketches.) Just Right Jillian te......more

Goodreads review by Shawn on March 25, 2021

Am I allowed to say this redefines "MG Chick Lit?" It is impossible to NOT be rooting for Jillian from the very first pages of this hopeful, humorous and so-human MG book. In her debut, Nicole D. Collier crafts a story that rises and falls, just like Jillian's own confidence, weaving in tangible met......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on February 01, 2021

Happy #bookbirthday in 1 year! Oh this book brought me back to my past! Jillian is an amazing kid but has trouble speaking up. It takes a school competition and a promise to her grandmother to help her show everyone who she really is inside. This is a story full of friendship and family, with good t......more