Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Always Anthony
    Invisible Emmie
    Positively Izzy
    Audiobook series8 titles

    Emmie & Friends Series

    Written by Terri Libenson

    Narrated by Hope Newhouse, Imani Parks, Nile Bullock and

    3.5/5

    ()

    About this series

    Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.

    Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

    Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice —

    ·        ask Ben to the school dance!

    OR—

    ·        chicken out.

    Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMay 7, 2024
    Always Anthony
    Invisible Emmie
    Positively Izzy

    Titles in the series (8)

    • Positively Izzy
      Positively Izzy

      Positively Izzy

      Terri Libenson
      4/5 - 59 ratings
      4/5 - 59 ratings

      Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life. Middle school is all about labels. Izzy is the dreamer. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club. The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.

      Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life. Middle school is all about labels. Izzy is the dreamer. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club. The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.

    • 8

      Always Anthony
      Always Anthony

      Always Anthony

      Terri Libenson
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school.   Friends. Bullies. MIDDLE SCHOOL Anthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing. Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own. What could they have in common? A lot more than they thought, as it turns out! But then one day they witness Anthony’s teammates bullying a sixth grader. What happens next could cement their new friendship—or blow it up forever. New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about unexpected friendship and everyday bravery.

      The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school.   Friends. Bullies. MIDDLE SCHOOL Anthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing. Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own. What could they have in common? A lot more than they thought, as it turns out! But then one day they witness Anthony’s teammates bullying a sixth grader. What happens next could cement their new friendship—or blow it up forever. New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about unexpected friendship and everyday bravery.

    • Invisible Emmie
      Invisible Emmie

      Invisible Emmie

      Terri Libenson
      4/5 - 115 ratings
      4/5 - 115 ratings

      Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. This is the story of two totally different girls— quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular, outgoing, athletic Katie —and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . . All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel.

      Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. This is the story of two totally different girls— quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular, outgoing, athletic Katie —and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . . All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel.

    • Just Jaime
      Just Jaime

      Just Jaime

      Terri Libenson
      4/5 - 58 ratings
      4/5 - 58 ratings

      Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right? Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ? Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.

      Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right? Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ? Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.

    • Becoming Brianna
      Becoming Brianna

      Becoming Brianna

      Terri Libenson
      4/5 - 40 ratings
      4/5 - 40 ratings

      New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of friendship and finding confidence. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm. Middle school is full of challenges. Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. . . . Told in alternating past and present chapters, Bri’s heartwarming story unfolds over the eight months leading up to her bat mitzvah—as well as over the course of the big day itself. Plus don't miss Terri Libenson's Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, and Just Jaime!

      New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of friendship and finding confidence. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm. Middle school is full of challenges. Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. . . . Told in alternating past and present chapters, Bri’s heartwarming story unfolds over the eight months leading up to her bat mitzvah—as well as over the course of the big day itself. Plus don't miss Terri Libenson's Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, and Just Jaime!

    • Truly Tyler
      Truly Tyler

      Truly Tyler

      Terri Libenson
      4/5 - 30 ratings
      4/5 - 30 ratings

      A story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school! Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . . Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends have been giving him a hard time. Why can't he be an artist and play basketball? Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Remarkably Ruby, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!

      A story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school! Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . . Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends have been giving him a hard time. Why can't he be an artist and play basketball? Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Remarkably Ruby, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!

    • Remarkably Ruby
      Remarkably Ruby

      Remarkably Ruby

      Terri Libenson
      5/5 - 12 ratings
      5/5 - 12 ratings

      From bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye. Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school. Ruby and Mia are total opposites: Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry. While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez. They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they? Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Truly Tyler, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal! Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

      From bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye. Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school. Ruby and Mia are total opposites: Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry. While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez. They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they? Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Truly Tyler, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal! Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

    • Surprisingly Sarah
      Surprisingly Sarah

      Surprisingly Sarah

      Terri Libenson
      5/5 - 6 ratings
      5/5 - 6 ratings

      Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series. Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL. Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice — ·        ask Ben to the school dance! OR— ·        chicken out. Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

      Two choices, two storylines—one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve? Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series. Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL. Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice — ·        ask Ben to the school dance! OR— ·        chicken out. Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?

    Author

    Terri Libenson

    Terri Libenson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series and the cartoonist of the (now retired) award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. Terri empty-nests in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, Mike. She is the proud mom of two grown daughters and a poodle. You can find her online at terrilibenson.com.

    Related to Emmie & Friends

    Related audiobooks

    Children's Comics & Graphic Novels For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      It GiRL OF the MONTH meet: VICTORIA

      Jun 7, 2023

      AGE: 8 NICKNAME: Vic, Vicklet, Vicky, V SIBLINGS: Three older siblings, Carla, Sean, and Samantha PETS: Two Cavoodles named Violet and Bonnie FAVE SINGER: Meghan Trainor FAVE MOVIE: Encanto FAVE COLOUR: Yellow FUN FACTS: • I would eat sushi every day

      1 min read

    • Article

      Wild Cards

      Oct 29, 2020

      The following passage is pretty nonsensical for sure, but aside from that and the fact that it is composed entirely of four-letter words, can you ascertain the other quality that links each and every individual word? Able camp crew (“Tent Team”) take

      7 min read

    • Article

      Speak Up

      Sep 3, 2020

      Speak Up
      2 min read

    • Article

      It Takes Two

      May 3, 2021

      It Takes Two
      1 min read

    • Article

      Shame Shack

      Apr 4, 2024

      The other day at recess we were playing bullrush with like, almost the entire grade. I was “it,” which is awesome. I really wanted to tag my crush Jessica, the prettiest girl in third grade, so she could be “it” with me. Except when I was just about

      1 min read

    • Article

      The Total Girl book club WINNER REVEAL!

      Aug 13, 2023

      Tick Tock! Times running out to crack the case! We’ve seen how much you TG readers loved book 3 of our Book Club from the tons of reviews we got for Kensy and Max 10: Time’s Up by Jacqueline Harvey. Congratulations Harper-Lily for her masterpiece of

      2 min read

    • Article

      Learning A Lesson

      Feb 1, 2024

      Learning A Lesson
      6 min read

    • Article

      Brave In A New World

      Aug 28, 2021

      In a world so breathlessly preoccupied with labels—during the pandemic more than ever—to be free of them is to taste sweet freedom. Journalist and author Payal Dhar’s new novel, It Has No Name, offers that and more, cheerfully treading a path with fe

      2 min read

    • Article

      Romeo and Juliet

      Jun 16, 2022

      In ninth grade, like high school freshmen all over America, I was assigned Romeo and Juliet to read for my English class. As a longtime lit erature geek even at the age of 14, I was thrilled to be entering the big leagues. We’d read some Charles Dick

      1 min read

    • Article

      The Joy Of Books

      Nov 24, 2023

      BY JEFF KINNEY Puffin Jeff Kinney’s bestselling books hardly need any introduction – and with the series in its 18th instalment, kids’ enthusiasm for reading about the adventures of Greg Heffley shows no sign of waning. For children who haven’t yet

      3 min read

    • Article

      Behind Frenemy Lines

      Jun 16, 2019

      Behind Frenemy Lines
      2 min read

    • Article

      'Fence: Striking Distance' Weaves Queer Romance Into Competitive Combat Sports

      Feb 5, 2020

      The members of the Kings Row fencing team are on a quest to win the state championship for the first time. They definitely have their work cut out for them, but their coach has a plan. In "Fence: Striking Distance," an upcoming novel by Sarah Rees Br

      3 min read

    • Article

      Book Club …with Amy Taylor

      Jan 11, 2023

      This book is a gift to any writer. It’s hilarious, reassuring and sympathetic to the plight – though Lamott still dispenses a dose of tough love when necessary. There are so many books about writing; this was the first that truly illuminated the proc

      1 min read

    • Article

      ‘Conference Room, Five Minutes’ Is Shea Serrano’s Love Letter to ‘The Office’

      Aug 22, 2018

      Although The Office, a sitcom about the employees at a struggling midsize paper company, went off the air five years ago, the show hasn’t lost its relevance or appeal. It still performs well on Netflix and was picked up for syndication last year by Comedy Central, and earlier this year an NBC executive hinted at … The post ‘Conference Room, Five Minutes’ Is Shea Serrano’s Love Letter to ‘The Office’ appeared first on The Millions.

      4 min read

    • Article

      Art Of The Reboot

      Oct 2, 2022

      “Isn’t that the definition of insanity?” asks Sadie Green, when game designer Sam Masur suggests the pair work together again, two decades on from their first encounter. “Doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result.” “That’s a

      2 min read

    • Article

      It GiRL OF the MONTH meet: MIRA

      Jul 5, 2023

      AGE: 10 NICKNAME: Mimi, Rara, Mirabella SIBLINGS: None PETS: Two cats named Benny and Kitty FAVE MOVIE: The Little Mermaid FAVE GAME: Roblox FAVE COLOUR: Orange FAVE ANIMAL: Leopard FUN FACTS: • I am obsessed with Halloween • I love everything from S

      1 min read

    • Article

      Spider's Mailbox

      May 1, 2023

      Dear Sam, I like cats. Will you adopt one of my kittens? My imaginary cat Rosepaw had kittens. Their names are Petalkit, Flashkit, Bloomkit, and Blossomkit. If you want Petalkit, you have to take Flashkit, too. They are best friends. You can give Blo

      2 min read

    • Article

      Speak Up

      Mar 2, 2022

      Speak Up
      1 min read

    • Article

      Speak Up

      Dec 7, 2022

      Speak Up
      2 min read

    • Article

      Shocking Exposé

      Jul 10, 2020

      I didn’t really have any desire to read anything more about the Parktown Boys saga but when this book landed on my desk I picked it up, only meaning to read the first chapter to see what the writing was like – but before I knew it I was so hooked tha

      1 min read

    • Article

      Speak Up

      Nov 2, 2022

      Speak Up
      1 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Emmie & Friends

    3.5/5

    199 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words