Can Adults Become Human?

Reach for this book when your middle schooler feels like no one understands them, or when they are constantly clashing with 'grown-up logic' and school rules. Jamie Kelly's secret diary offers a hilarious, unfiltered look at the frustrations of pre-teen life, from navigating social hierarchies to dealing with seemingly irrational adults. Through Jamie's dramatic rants and doodles, the story validates the very real feelings of embarrassment, jealousy, and social anxiety that define the middle school years. It is an excellent choice for reluctant readers who need a laugh and a reminder that their confusing feelings are completely normal. While Jamie can be self-centered and snarky, her voice provides a safe space for children to process their own 'mean' thoughts and social frustrations without judgment.