Jessica Speer

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Jessica Speer writes books for kids and teens, including The Phone Book - Stay Safe, Be Smart and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand. Her first book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends), was a finalist for the 2022 Kids Choice Book Awards. Her second book, Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised was a finalist for the 2023 Colorado Book Award.

Blending stories, humor, and fun activities, her writing unpacks tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. Jessica has a Master's Degree in Social Sciences and a knack for writing about complex topics in ways that connect with kids. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com
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“Whether you have been the target of aggressive behavior or the aggressor, this event does not define you. Every day brings a new opportunity to start again.”
Jessica Speer, Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the WEIRD Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes and Popularity to Peer Pressure

“Friendship Truth #3: Friendships have different phases and change over time.”
Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Big emotions—like anger, fear, and sadness—can be really uncomfortable. But even uncomfortable feelings are okay. In fact, all emotions are okay. It just takes practice to manage uncomfortable emotions so you can respond in a healthy way.”
Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“Friendship Truth #3: Friendships have different phases and change over time.”
Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“If you’ve struggled in a friendship, you’re not alone. Most girls find that, sometimes, friendship feels like a roller coaster. One moment you’re climbing through fun and laughter; the next, you’re plunging into fear or frustration.”
Jessica Speer, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

“The top of the Friendship Pyramid, Close Friends, is small and may only include one or two friends. That’s because close friends are harder to find, and these friendships usually take longer to develop. Don’t worry if you haven’t found any close friends yet; many girls may not have any until middle school or even later.”
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“Big emotions—like anger, fear, and sadness—can be really uncomfortable. But even uncomfortable feelings are okay. In fact, all emotions are okay. It just takes practice to manage uncomfortable emotions so you can respond in a healthy way.”
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