Just Right Jillian
Just Right Jillian
By Nicole D. Collier
HarperCollins/Versify
2022
Fifth grader Jillian longs to wear bright colors in a school of neutral tones. To run and flip upside down while everyone else whispers and gossips. But no matter how hard she tries to be herself, shyness keeps her true brilliance hidden away. Even if it means getting the wrong glasses or losing an easy contest, Jillian keeps her mouth shut.
After a bully tells her she can never be a winner, Jillian gets fed up. She determines to prove, not only that she’s smart, but brave, too. But breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Jillian has less than a month to overcome a lifetime of shyness and summon the courage to fight for herself.
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Nicole D. Collier
Nicole D. Collier is a middle grade author who writes warm-hearted stories about learning to be true to yourself. Her work to date centers smart, creative girls who discover the power of courage, compassion and inner wisdom. She often explores themes of identity, family and friendship, while depicting the many faces of love.
Her debut, Just Right Jillian (HarperCollins/ Versify, 2022), was nominated for several state book awards and was named a CCBC and Bank Street College Best Book of the Year. The Many Fortunes of Maya (HarperCollins/ Versify, 2023) earned starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. The Best Friend Bracelet (HarperCollins, 2024) earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly and is her first book with a hint of magic.