Mixed Feelings, Sara Amini
Mixed Feelings, Sara Amini
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Mixed Feelings

Author: Sara Amini

Series: Mixed Feelings

Narrator: Sara Amini, Dominique Franceschi, Pej Vadhat, Jesus E. Martinez, Francesca Calo, Felisha Wong, Full Cast, Jennifer Aquino

Unabridged: 2 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2026

Synopsis

Through a mix of humor and heart, this charming middle gradeaudio memoir explores evolving friendships, puberty mishaps, and finding a place to belong. Perfect for fans of Real Friends, The New Girl, and Pizza Face.Things are getting hairy!What could go wrong on the first day of sixth grade?A: You wake up with leg hair out of nowhere.B: You have zero classes with your BFF and watch her run off with her new (annoying) friend.C:You struggle to decide which school club to join because being mixed race makes you feel like you don't belong anywhere.D:All of the above. SERIOUSLY?!At first, Sara's got mixed feelings about middle school. But she finds comfort in TV -- whether she's watching it, performing her favorite scenes, or imagining her life is a show itself. So when she joins drama club, Sara discovers a community where she can be anything she wants -- including herself. Has Sara finally found a place to fit in? Or will she instead find herself buried under her growing leg hair and off-stage friendship drama?In Sara Amini's semi-autobiographical story, navigating life as a mixed-race girl has never been more hilarious or heartfelt, with family, friendship, and fuzz all at the forefront of this laugh-out-loud and painfully relatable middle-school memoir.

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A Barnes & Noble Best Kids' Book of 2026 (So Far)★ "This semi-autobiographical graphic novel celebrates differences and shared experiences, delivering everything that young readers need right now... A wholesome, heartwarming, and authentic look at a multicultural family and community, filled with relatable struggles of puberty, changing friendships, and reminders to readers of the importance of honest communication, arts programs, and finding your people." -- Booklist, starred review★ "A hilarious, honest exploration of friendship and identity... A funny and poignant graphic memoir, this is a must-buy for every library." -- School Library Journal, starred revew★ "With a grounded, friendly color palette, this graphic novel is a touching look at multiracial identity... This story is sure to be a balm for mixed and first-generation readers alike who are looking to feel seen and understood." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A delightful series opener that offers an ideal mix of humor and heart." Kirkus Reviews"Crisp, saturated cartooning by Amin centers character expression and imparts a lighthearted tone across this slice-of-life offering. Abundant pop culture references pave an accessible path along which Amini tackles issues surrounding immigration, racism, xenophobia, and puberty, culminating in a nostalgic and heartwarming trip down memory lane." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Mixed Signals:"An honest portrayal of adolescence... [Amini's] raw honesty and generous doses of humor offer readers the chance to experience growth alongside Sara, even during an era of dial-up internet and landlines. The delightful artwork enhances the story in every way, adding humor and depth to each character’s emotions." -- School Library Journal

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