Gabriela Time for Change

In "Gabriela: Time for Change," the third novel featuring American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabby is a highly committed middle schooler. She's immersed in homework, leadership roles, dance classes, and spoken word poetry rehearsals when a new dance opportunity arises. Overwhelmed and stretched thin, Gabby begins to question if her true passion still lies in dance or if her heart is pulling her towards poetry. This book offers a gentle exploration of self-discovery, time management, and navigating evolving friendships, making it ideal for readers aged 8-12 who are starting to explore their own identities and interests.

Gabby has never been so busy! In this third novel featuring American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabby is already juggling homework, school leadership activities, dance classes, and rehearsals for a spoken word competition when she's offered an exciting dance opportunity. It's too good to pass up, but soon, Gabby finds there aren't enough hours in the day to do it all, let alone be a good friend to her BFF, Teagen. And she can't help but notice that more and more, she wishes she were working on her poetry instead of doing pliés and grand jetés. Gabby's changed a lot this past year. By the time the competition rolls around, she begins to wonder--have her dreams changed, too?