Middle School Confidential™ is Annie’s new book series for 11-14 year olds. A one of a kind fiction/non-fiction hybrid, Middle School Confidential™ is part-full color graphic novel and part smart talk life skills. Each book focuses on a common stumbling block on the road to high school and beyond. And in each one, readers follow the adventures of a group of 7th graders who are just trying to navigate through the ever-changing drama taking place in their friendships, their families and, of course, at good old Milldale Middle School.

Both guys and girls are sure to get hooked into the lives of the characters, perhaps not even realizing they’re learning solutions to challenges in their own lives. In addition to comic-strip narratives illustrated by Harvey award-winner Matt Kindt, each book contains quizzes, quotes from real teens, insider tips, tools, and plenty of online and real world resources. Educators, download the free Leader’s Guide to the Middle School Confidential Series.

Here’s the lineup:

Book 1: “Be Confident in Who You Are”
Book 2: “Real Friends vs. The Other Kind”
Book 3: “What’s Up With My Family?” (Now Shipping!)

Educators: Free Leader’s Guide

Not sure how to use the books in the Middle School Confidential series in your classroom, counseling, or after-school setting? Download A Leader’s Guide to the Middle School Confidential Series for discussion questions and activities you can use to promote discussion on important tween and teen topics.

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Middle School Confidential™ Book 1: Be Confident in Who You Are by Annie Fox, M.Ed., Illustrated by Matt Kindt Meet Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle—7th graders who are just trying to figure out what the heck middle school is all about. But standing in their way are some serious challenges—bullies putting them down, blowups that threaten friendships, and real doubts about whether they measure up in looks, popularity, smarts, or athletic ability. More »

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Middle School Confidential™ Book 2: Real Friends vs. the Other Kind by Annie Fox, M.Ed., Illustrated by Matt Kindt Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle are back. But their tight circle of friends looks like it’s breaking apart. What’s going on? The very popular Monique might be using one of the girls to get to one of the guys, and never noticing that one of the other guys is in love with her! More »

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Middle School Confidential™ Book 3: What’s Up with My Family? by Annie Fox, M.Ed., Illustrated by Matt Kindt Jen disagrees with her parents on just about everything, especially dating. Jack feels like his sister is always getting away with stuff. Abby doesn’t know how to deal with constant ‘reminders’ about her weight. Mateo feels like his huge family is always in his business. Michelle wishes it were more than just her and her mom at home. And after a divorce, Chris is still getting used to life in a stepfamily. More »