Book of Interest: Just Right Jillian

I can remember being shy in school, at times it felt like it was difficult to speak. I think public speaking was probably my least favorite class as well as having to do presentations in various classes. However, I have to say that despite hating those classes and assignments I learned something about myself from having to do them. They challenged me. I'm also glad I was able to move pass being really shy because it made me feel like I didn't have a voice or that I was too afraid to use it. There are instances now that I will feel a little shy especially in new experiences but with that I take a deep breath, feel confident in myself and then move forward.

Which is why I want to read Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier to see how Jillian will deal with her shyness and be able to speak up. I think we can learn a lot about ourselves when we challenge ourselves to change.

Book: Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier

Description:

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.