Books about friendship, fitting in, and first crushes.
The Short Story
Jennifer Ende Blecher is the author of OUT OF PLACE, STICK WITH ME, CAMP FAMOUS, LISTEN TO THIS, and SUDDENLY FAMOUS. She writes contemporary middle grade novels about friendship, fitting in, and first crushes. Jennifer lives in Boston with her husband, three daughters, and a dog named Winnie.
Suddenly Famous
A first crush is hard enough. Try surviving it with the entire world watching.
Listen to This
Secrets, rumors, shifting friendships, and a first dance - how does anyone survive seventh grade?
Camp Famous
How did an ordinary girl find herself at a camp full or princesses and pop stars? What will she do to fit in?
Stick With Me
An ice skater without a rink. An artist without a place to draw. Two misfit girls become unlikely friends over the course of an unusual week.
Out of Place
How do you find where you fit in? A voice-driven story about bullying, friendship, and self-reliance.
I love school and Skype visits! My presentations can be tailored to fit your school’s needs, but possible topics include:
Story Development: Where do story ideas come from and how can we use real events to draw readers into our fictional stories? Learn about how one of the most embarrassing moments in Jen’s life showed up in her very first novel. What did she change and what did she leave exactly the same?
Characters: What makes us love our favorite characters? What draws us in so we root for certain characters and cheer the downfall of others? Learn about what every character requires in order to capture our hearts and our minds.
Revising and Writing: What does every writer need? Hint - it’s more than a paper and pen. Learn about all the people who work hard to transform ideas into books. See how Jen approaches revisions, where she writes and, most importantly, why she writes.
Email me to learn about my schedule and rates. I'd love to come meet your students!
