{"product_id":"the-everybody-experiment-isbn-9780063039483","title":"The Everybody Experiment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Kylie is an endearing, relatable protagonist readers will root for...heartwarming and empowering.\" —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eA Good Kind of Trouble, \u003c\/em\u003eLisa Moore Ramée, comes a hilarious and heartfelt young middle grade novel, in the vein of Judy Blume, about friendship, fitting in, and the ups and downs of middle school. Sure to resonate with fans of Rebecca Stead, Meg Medina, and Kelly Yang. Now in paperback!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleven-year-old Kylie’s friends seem so much more mature than she is. And with middle school just a summer away, she’s worried her friends might leave her behind, especially because she keeps embarrassing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo Kylie applies her scientific brain to solve the problem and comes up with the Everybody Experiment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypothesis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kylie Stanton will be mature if she does what everybody else does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This summer, when all of Kylie’s friends do something, she will do it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly it’s a whole new grown-up world for Kylie, with parties, unsupervised excursions, and boys. But the more research Kylie puts into the Everybody Experiment, the more she begins to wonder how she can do what everybody else does . . . without letting go of herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Everybody Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A meaningful and methodological story of friendship, family, and finding one’s own voice.” —\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ramée’s middle grade novel is well paced, traversing Kylie’s summer with ease and dipping the reader into pivotal moments.\" —ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for MAPMAKER: “Readers will be absorbed as they explore fantastical worlds through his curious and enthusiastic eyes. An exciting and imaginative read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In an ambitious fantasy, Lisa Moore Ramée [explores] themes of gender norms and racism through a fantasy adventure with friendship elements. A creative story of embracing one’s prowess.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ramée's fast-paced debut centering on a Black protagonist engagingly leaves gaps for the reader to fill in with their own creativity and imagination, and themes of pushing against gendered expectations give the story emotional weight. A perfect fit for fans of Kwame Mbalia's \u003cem\u003eTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eSOMETHING TO SAY\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e“A timely, entertaining, unforgettable story about family, friendship, and finding your voice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A meaningful and methodological story of friendship, family, and finding one’s own voice.”—\u003cem\u003eHorn Book Magazine \u003c\/em\u003efor \u003cem\u003eThe Everybody Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A coming-of-age novel full of social anxieties, tween introspection and concerns, and realistic friendships and family experiences, Ramée’s middle-grade novel is well paced, traversing Kylie’s summer with ease and dipping the reader into pivotal moments, breaking them down scene by scene to help the reader live in Kylie’s feelings.\"—\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eThe Everybody Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kylie is an endearing, relatable protagonist readers will root for... heartwarming and empowering.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eThe Everybody Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003cem\u003e A GOOD KIND OF TROUBLE\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e“Full of heart and truth, \u003cem\u003eA Good Kind of Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e has all of the making to be this generation’s \u003cem\u003eRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry\u003c\/em\u003e. Much like Cassie Logan, Shayla’s experiences, pitfalls, and triumphs will inspire young people for years to come. It is a well-written page turner with a voice that stays with you long after you put the book down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Something to Say\u003c\/em\u003e is an ode to family and friendship, a call to action, all housed in a story about a girl who finds the courage to face her fears and use her voice to speak up about the people and places that matter to her most. With tenderness, wit, and charm, Ramée creates unforgettable characters that readers will no doubt relate to and root for.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRenée Watson, author of Some Places More Than Others\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ramée effectively portrays the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and the difficulty of navigating complex social situations while conveying universal middle school questions about friendship, first crushes, and identity. Shay’s journey is an authentic and engaging political and personal awakening.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a compelling story about friendship, fighting for what you believe in, and finding your voice. A first purchase for middle grade collections.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reminiscent in writing style to works by Lauren Myracle and Jason Reynolds, this novel [shows] Shayla’s typical middle school problems, then switches to the very specific problems she faces as a young black girl in America…[For] middle grade readers who aren’t yet ready for Thomas’s \u003cem\u003eThe Hate U Give\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shayla navigates the world of middle school and the troubled world beyond with wit and endless heart. A timely, funny, and unforgettable debut about friendship, facing your fears, and standing up for what’s right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ramée creates a number of convincing characters with depth and individuality…. This satisfying novel revolves around civic engagement, family relationships, and an unexpected but ultimately welcome friendship.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shayla’s narration is both sympathetic and acutely realistic... this is a sensitive exploration of contemporary racism and inequity for a readership not ready for Thomas’ The Hate U Give.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an exciting adventure full of friendship and heart with a likable nerdy-Black-kid protagonist…. 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This is an important book, and an incredible debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gripping from the opening line, \u003cem\u003eA Good Kind of Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e is a tender, insightful, and unique look at what it means to stand up for what you believe in and be brave. Shay is the type of heroine who inspires us all to take a stand.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJay Coles, author of Tyler Johnson Was Here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588055544037,"sku":"NP9780063039483","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063039483.jpg?v=1773961263","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-everybody-experiment-isbn-9780063039483","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}