{"product_id":"why-is-drama-always-following-me-volume-5-paperback","title":"Why Is Drama Always Following Me?: Volume 5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Licate\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Beaky\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIzzy is a confused wreck. Every friendship she has swirls with drama, leaving her emotionally and physically exhausted. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But why all the drama? Is it because Izzy is too judgy? Too sassy? Too cocky for her own good? Or is she simply misunderstood, a blameless victim whose friends are really at fault? This is the puzzle Izzy has to solve if she ever hopes to save her relationships and her sanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the bonds in her friendships continue to fray, Izzy seeks support and guidance from her loyal sister, Maya. With empathy and understanding, Maya offers encouragement as she helps her sister confront some hard truths: Izzy is an interrupter, a one-upper, and a bragger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Caught unaware of how she speaks toward her friends, Izzy is determined to make amends and do better. Now, she just needs to figure out how. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy is Drama Always Following Me?\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea fast-paced chapter book that examines the social minefield of middle school friendships, particularly among girls.\u003c\/b\u003e As Izzy works to repair her relationships, young readers will be inspired to think about and improve how they speak to and communicate with their friends and family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning author and school counselor Jennifer Licate adds another powerful story to her popular \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNavigating Friendships\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e book series, which also includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe's Not Just Teasing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Lost My BFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAm I Weird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMy Anxiety is Messing Things Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhy is He Making Up Rumors About Me?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll the stories can be supplemented with a \u003ci\u003eTeacher and Counselor Activity Guide\u003c\/i\u003e that includes discussion questions and activities to engage readers in meaningful discussions about the importance of communicating respectfully and responsibly.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Licate is an award-winning children's author who has worked as a school counselor for more than a decade. Counseling children of all ages (as well as raising two kids of her own) has taught Jennifer a universal truth: all children want to be loved, valued, and respected for the unique individuals they are. She channels this truth and her love of counseling and creativity into captivating stories that help children navigate the challenges of growing up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the author of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNavigating Friendships\u003c\/i\u003e series which feature compelling young characters who are learning how to fit in, overcome fears, and find inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.1 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157556695175,"sku":"9781944882945","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/61de8bb305d15c865352dbdcbb2f1c89.webp?v=1733251783","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/why-is-drama-always-following-me-volume-5-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}