The only problem is that Brynn already has a BFF and, as everyone knows, you can only have one. When she meets Brynn, who’s smart and kind and already seems to have her whole life figured out-down to her future as a high fashion model-Macy knows she’s it. Lonelier than ever, Macy sets her sights on finding a new best friend. Her mother’s never around and her dad’s always working.

So, when Macy’s mother decides to go back to college three states away, Macy jumps on the chance to move-anything for a fresh start.īut Macy’s new home isn’t exactly what she expected. Fresh off her latest friendship breakup, she’s spent most of her summer break on her own. Perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Stand Up, Yumi Chung.Įleven-year-old Macy Weaver knows relationships are complicated.

Here’s a brief description and synopsis of Be Real, Macy Weaver from Wilson’s website:Ī humorous, heartfelt, and fashion-filled middle grade contemporary novel about Macy Weaver, a young girl struggling with how to be her true self and make a best friend-during a tumultuous year when her mom goes back to college. It is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside, and I have no doubt it’ll resonate with readers, young and old, as well as seasoned and aspiring writers studying their craft. While it’s true that the author is my friend, a fellow Revisionary with whom I graduated from Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults, hearing her work read aloud and interviewing her during our graduate residency told me she was one to watch. If you’re looking for a middle grade novel that seamlessly weaves the struggles of forging and maintaining friendships with fashion and fun, and makes readers laugh while also touching their hearts, Lakita Wilson’s debut middle grade novel, Be Real, Macy Weaver (Viking Books for Young Readers, July 12, 2022) is a pure delight.

Be Real, Macy Weaver by Lakita Wilson