Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth

Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374304130

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Jasmine has looked forward to spending Girls Day with her family and best friend, Linnie, but first her sister says she will not participate, and then Jasmine upsets Linnie.

Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen

Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374304106

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Eager to do something her big sister has not done first, Jasmine Toguchi, eight, decides to pound mochi with the men and boys when her family gets together for New Year's.

Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper

Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374304203

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Book four in this charming chapter book series, starring a spunky Japanese-American heroine!

Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl

Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374304165

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Book three in this charming new chapter book series, starring a spunky Japanese-American heroine, Jasmine Toguchi!

Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth

Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374304157

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*A fun activity included in every book!* The second heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhood in this charming new chapter book series, starring a Japanese-American girl! It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day—a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls—with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird. And Jasmine's big sister, Sophie, doesn't seem to want to join in the Girl's Day fun this year, which is kind of confusing. WHAT is going on? As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her—and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over!

Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: A Wish Novel

Keep It Together, Keiko Carter: A Wish Novel
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338607553

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Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself. Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have... together.But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey's demands, and soon Keiko's besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While she's been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn't have a crush on, the friendship she's always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble.Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should she try to help her friends -- even if it means losing one of them -- or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together?

Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai

Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338671588

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Fans of Lisa Greenwald and Wendy Mass are sure to fall head-over-heels for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition, and the confusing reality of middle school. "Heartbreak is for suckers." -- Jenna Sakai When Jenna gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she learned from her parents' messy divorce: Relationships are risky and only lead to disappointment. So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this semester -- no boys, just books. But keeping her cool isn't always easy. Jenna's chief competition for a big journalism scholarship is none other than Elliott. Her best friend Keiko always seems busy with her own boyfriend. And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing her booth at the diner she's been hiding at every day after school. Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems. Soon Jenna is starting to realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking.

Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer

Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Jasmine Toguchi
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250824605

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With more than 130,000 copies sold, this award-winning chapter-book series starring a spunky Japanese American heroine returns with four new standalone books set on a family vacation in Japan! Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi—flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch messmaker—can hardly wait for her family vacation to Japan, and by the time their plane finally touches down, she’s ready to dive into their new adventure. There are so many things to see in Tokyo: Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen; old temples with fancy gates; and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day. But when they arrive, Jasmine finds herself unable to get away from her older sister Sophie’s crabby attitude. Plus there's so much about Japan she didn't know, and she seems to be getting in trouble right and left. Will Jasmine be able to cheer up her sister AND find her footing in a new country? With her trademark humor and warmth, Debbi Michiko Florence weaves family drama and a fun introduction of Japanese culture into this delightful next chapter in Jasmine's world.

This Is Just a Test

This Is Just a Test
Author: Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338037749

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Rosenberg and Wan-Long Shang tell the story of a boy caught in the middle of cultures, friends, and growing up Chinese-Jewish-American in this hilariously witty and heartwarming coming-of-age. David Da-Wei Horowitz has a lot on his plate. Preparing for his upcoming bar mitzvah would be enough work even if it didn't involve trying to please his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers, who argue about everything. But David just wants everyone to be happy.That includes his friend Scott, who is determined to win their upcoming trivia tournament but doesn't like their teammate -- and David's best friend -- Hector. Scott and David begin digging a fallout shelter just in case this Cold War stuff with the Soviets turns south... but David's not so convinced he wants to spend forever in an underground bunker with Scott. Maybe it would be better if Hector and Kelli Ann came with them. But that would mean David has to figure out how to stand up for Hector and talk to Kelli Ann. Some days, surviving nuclear war feels like the least of David's problems.

Sweet and Sour

Sweet and Sour
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338671618

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A heartfelt middle-grade novel about ex-best friends, betrayals, and revenge that is best served sour. Revenge is sweet! For as long as she can remember, Mai has spent every summer in Mystic, Connecticut visiting family friends. And hanging out with her best-friend-since-birth, Zach Koyama, was always the best part. Then two summers ago everything changed. Zach humiliated Mai, proving he wasn’t a friend at all. So when Zach’s family moved to Japan, Mai felt relieved. No more summers together. No more heartache. But this year, the Koyamas have returned and the family vacation is back on. And if Mai has to spend the summer around Zach, the least she can do is wipe away the memory of his betrayal... by coming up with the perfect plan for revenge! Only Zach isn’t the boy he used to be, and Mai’s memories of their last fateful summer aren’t the whole truth of what happened between them. Now she’ll have to decide if she can forgive Zach, even if she can never forget.