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Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz

Nina Moreno

Ages 8–13

264 pages · Released May 2, 2023

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LGBTQ+ themes

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This is a lighthearted middle-grade novel about navigating friendships, crushes, and social changes in seventh grade. The story celebrates resilience, loyalty, and self-discovery as Maggie learns to adapt when her friend group dynamics shift. There is no violence, profanity, or sexual content—just age-appropriate romantic interest and the typical social anxieties of early adolescence. It's an engaging read for readers who enjoy contemporary realistic fiction with humor and heart.

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This humorous and heartfelt middle-grade novel by Nina Moreno with illustrations by Courtney Lovett is perfect for fans of Celia C. Perez and Terri Libenson. Spring semester is here and Maggie is killing it! Her grades are up, she’s loving outdoor track and field, and being a seventh grader means the awesome spring bre... This humorous and heartfelt middle-grade novel by Nina Moreno with illustrations by Courtney Lovett is perfect for fans of Celia C. Perez and Terri Libenson. Spring semester is here and Maggie is killing it! Her grades are up, she’s loving outdoor track and field, and being a seventh grader means the awesome spring break trip to St. Augustine is almost here. She can’t wait for her first overnight trip away from her overprotective parents, lovesick sister, and busybody abuela. Nothing will get in the way of Maggie having the best time ever with her two best friends, Zoey and Julian! But all of Maggie’s plans for their unforgettable trip start to fall apart as everyone gets carried away with the upcoming dance instead. Even Julian has a crush—throwing their group dynamic into turmoil when he asks the new girl to be his date. Zoey’s so stressed with school that her straight A streak is in trouble . . . and why can’t Maggie stop thinking about Eerie Eddie? The three best friends have been inseparable for years, but everything is changing as everyone splits into twos leaving Maggie unsure of where—and with who—she still fits.

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ISBN 9781338818628 · Scholastic Inc.

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