How to Help Kids Navigate Friendships in Every Stage of School

With a repertoire of over 40 books, including beloved titles like Austenland, The Goose Girl, and Princess Academy, Shannon Hale has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Recently, she ventured into new territory with a graphic novel memoir titled Best Friends, an exploration of her own struggles with friendship during sixth grade.

Best Friends isn’t just a graphic novel; it's a heartfelt conversation about growing up, friendship, and the challenges of adolescence. The book delves into the complexities of sixth grade, a time marked by turbulent emotions and shifting social dynamics. What sets this book apart is its honesty. Shannon, drawing from her personal experiences, candidly discusses her journey growing up in Salt Lake City, alongside her battles with undiagnosed anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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