“Nolie and Linden Beck are sisters who are close enough in age to almost be twins - but by middle school, they seem to have little in common. Bonus points for an absolutely amazing Grandma character!' - Lisa Greenwald, author of The Friendship List and TBH series “Heartfelt, honest and beautifully told-Nolie’s NYC story is a must-read. This voice-driven read is perfect for readers of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Finding Orion. Now, Nolie must face the fact that she may have ended up on the wrong path so she can start to find her way back.

until Nolie has a secret collection of things that don’t belong to her. Should she be changing, too? Who does she want to be? One impulsive decision leads to another and another. With everything and everyone changing around her, Nolie starts to feel adrift. Even Nolie’s best friend, Jessa, is suddenly trying to act older and cooler, and she wants Nolie to be someone different, too.

She cuts short their Cousins Week at Grandma’s beach cottage to focus on excelling in her ballet auditions, and she throws away the seashell necklace Grandma gave each of them-though Nolie secretly saves it. Nolie’s sister, Linden, may be only fourteen months older than she is, but suddenly that feels longer than it ever has before. Pitch-perfect for tween readers who love Rebecca Stead, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and contemporary, realistic stories. Set in the bustle of New York City during the Jewish High Holy Days, Where You’ve Got to Be is an accessible story about identities and relationships-the ones you keep and the ones you let go. Bonus points for an absolutely amazing grandma character!”-Lisa Greenwald, author of The Friendship List and TBH seriesįeeling left behind by both her sister and her best friend, Nolie tries her best to belong but soon finds herself at a moral crossroads.

“Heartfelt, honest, and beautifully told-Nolie’s NYC story is a must-read.

Many Points of Me by Caroline Gertler