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Jazmin's Notebook
Jazmin Shelby was "born with clenched fists"—which is okay, since she's got a lot of fighting ahead of her. Her dad died a couple of years back, and now that her mom's in the hospital, it's just her and her big sister, CeCe. But that's fine by Jazmin. She's got her friends, her school, lots of big plans for the future—and a zest for life and laughter that's impossible to resist.
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
A Booklist Editors' Choice Book.
A Child Study Children's Book Committee Children's Book of the Year
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
A Booklist Editors' Choice Book.
A Child Study Children's Book Committee Children's Book of the Year
102 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1998
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February 18, 2016
Drugs, sex, violence, alcoholism, death, abandonment, racism. All of that. And yet…
A self-aware, realistic girl just going through her life and making sense of the things everyone deals with. Who writes poetry. Beautiful poetry. (And generally, I don't like poetry.)
What I love about this book is that it takes sensational issues and puts them in a real-life perspective. No one's life is changed by One Dramatic Incident. Instead, it is a collection of struggles that are as familiar as the air Jazmine breathes that power this book. Naw, not really. It's Jazmine's unique spirit and awareness of the little miracles (that so many take for granted) that power this book.
It's an interesting flip-flop, really. The ultimate effect is that we meet a character who gives us strength while facing the incredible obstacles that she refuses to allow to dim her dream.
My 12 y.o. is reading this book and said she found it depressing. I was absolutely flummoxed by that.
I felt that Jazmine's commitment to her art and faith in who she is in spite of these depressing elements that surround her actually made the whole book that much more uplifting.
(She writes poetry on garbage because she has to. It's not the garbage that bothers us, it's the relief of her capturing her ideas on ANY kind of paper that makes us grateful. That being said, we recognize the ugliness that surrounds her. She sees it, too. The racism, the poverty. The irony of such beauty having to be crafted from garbage is legit. Still, ultimately it is BEAUTY that triumphs. It is expression and writing that happens and NOTHING can stop it. Jazmine leaves not with a sense of resentment or defeat, but of release and appreciation, resilience and even a little pride at her resourcefulness that powers that scene.)
I guess an example of that is how all the characters that you would expect to support J, but don't: mother, dead father, creepy adults, racist guidance counselors are such small drags on this character who talks about her daily life with her strong, supportive sister; her good friend; her positive teacher; her "guardian angel" (Crew)… On balance this is a story of--I wouldn't even say "hope"--I don't feel hope for Jazmine. I feel confidence. I feel faith. I know she will make it. That's the final message of this book, and her "depressing" environment is dwarfed by the size of her spirit.
A self-aware, realistic girl just going through her life and making sense of the things everyone deals with. Who writes poetry. Beautiful poetry. (And generally, I don't like poetry.)
What I love about this book is that it takes sensational issues and puts them in a real-life perspective. No one's life is changed by One Dramatic Incident. Instead, it is a collection of struggles that are as familiar as the air Jazmine breathes that power this book. Naw, not really. It's Jazmine's unique spirit and awareness of the little miracles (that so many take for granted) that power this book.
It's an interesting flip-flop, really. The ultimate effect is that we meet a character who gives us strength while facing the incredible obstacles that she refuses to allow to dim her dream.
My 12 y.o. is reading this book and said she found it depressing. I was absolutely flummoxed by that.
I felt that Jazmine's commitment to her art and faith in who she is in spite of these depressing elements that surround her actually made the whole book that much more uplifting.
(She writes poetry on garbage because she has to. It's not the garbage that bothers us, it's the relief of her capturing her ideas on ANY kind of paper that makes us grateful. That being said, we recognize the ugliness that surrounds her. She sees it, too. The racism, the poverty. The irony of such beauty having to be crafted from garbage is legit. Still, ultimately it is BEAUTY that triumphs. It is expression and writing that happens and NOTHING can stop it. Jazmine leaves not with a sense of resentment or defeat, but of release and appreciation, resilience and even a little pride at her resourcefulness that powers that scene.)
I guess an example of that is how all the characters that you would expect to support J, but don't: mother, dead father, creepy adults, racist guidance counselors are such small drags on this character who talks about her daily life with her strong, supportive sister; her good friend; her positive teacher; her "guardian angel" (Crew)… On balance this is a story of--I wouldn't even say "hope"--I don't feel hope for Jazmine. I feel confidence. I feel faith. I know she will make it. That's the final message of this book, and her "depressing" environment is dwarfed by the size of her spirit.
December 5, 2013
Jazzmin is a young poet who loves to write. She is a very young girl who has faced many adversities in life. She had to live with her sister because he mother couldn't take care of her or even her own self and her father passed away. She uses a notebook as a getaway from the world. Her poems are an expressing how it is to be a girl of color in her the 60's.
This book was very entertaining. Not only did it provide history, but it used the art of poetry in it as well. The poems were really good and it kept my interest in the book as went on. I love reading about people my age overcoming trials and tribulations. Even though I live in a total different time period it makes me think of how I used writing as a get away. I feel like I have a connection with as a young musical artist myself who has a story.
There really isn't anything that I didn't like about this book. It was very easy to read so all grade levels starting in middle school can read this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves young adult books and poetry.
This book was very entertaining. Not only did it provide history, but it used the art of poetry in it as well. The poems were really good and it kept my interest in the book as went on. I love reading about people my age overcoming trials and tribulations. Even though I live in a total different time period it makes me think of how I used writing as a get away. I feel like I have a connection with as a young musical artist myself who has a story.
There really isn't anything that I didn't like about this book. It was very easy to read so all grade levels starting in middle school can read this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves young adult books and poetry.
November 7, 2021
*4.5. so so good and really influential.
August 3, 2022
I love books that remind me how important it is not only to have a strong reading life, but a strong writing life, too. This book did just that. It follow's Jazmin through her daily life, a life filled with struggles and challenges, but love and joy, too. Jazmin uses her notebook to make sense of it all and to process her feelings on the page. Her story will touch your heart and her writing will inspire your own.
March 24, 2023
Returned me to my first-self, my girl-self. So grateful 🌸
July 19, 2018
Wanted to like this book, I didn't, I was expecting the dear god it's me Margaret the black girl version but
NOPE!
BOOK WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND CONFUSING AS HELL....
NOPE!
BOOK WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND CONFUSING AS HELL....
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January 8, 2018Jazmin’s Notebook is told by 1st person point of view by the main character named Jazmin who is 14, very smart, loves to write/read poetry, and lives with her older sister Cece. Cece is very protective over her sister and is 6 years older. Legal Guardians didn't stay in their life for very long because either they were in foster care or relatives couldn't take care of them. Their mom suffers from depression and alcoholism then later a mental breakdown. They do have one relative named Aunt Sarah who cares for both Jazmin and her sister, at one point they lived with her. The father was in a coma for 7 days after a car crash then died. Cece moved out when she was 16 and Jazmin moves in with her when she is 14. They lived on Amsterdam avenue in the Washington Heights area of New York City. The time period was around the late 1960’s. The three most important parts of this diary is when Jazmin decides that she wants to go to college, stay close with her friends even after multiple times of moving in and out of places, and not giving up. The plot is when a counselor that Jazmin is familiar with signs her up in class so she can do better in the long run. The conflict is self vs. self because a lot of things happen to her and she faced a lot abandonment. She dealt with it on her own because she wasn't comfortable sharing her feelings. I think that others would enjoy this book because they could relate to it on a personal level, if he or she likes diary type books this is a good one, and it can encourage them to stay strong like Jazmin did.
December 3, 2019
What a lyrical book! Jazmin's voice is real and wholesome and RIGHT. And the way her kind of picaresque style slowly unravels the story is quite nice. There's something so validating when an author gets a teenage girl RIGHT - even if she isn't much like me, I still get what it's like to be a teenage girl and it's nice to hear such a lyrical teenage mind. *SPOILERS* I hate that Jazmin has to deal with so much, and I hate it because it is like so many of us. I was so frustrated that the girls couldn't go live with their dad while he was still alive. I loved all the tidbits about him and felt sad that they had to live with their addicted mother for so long. But, again, realistic and sad. But her peppy teenage self goes on noticing other things and documenting it all because she doesn't have any baby pictures and so this is how she preserves herself?! My heart ached at that part. I also liked that Grimes didn't make it into a fairy tale and give her a perfect ending where her mom is totally better and they're all living together all giddy. That's not reality, but she did end it simply and happily! Thank you thank you!
August 13, 2019
This reminded me a good bit of The House on Mango Street.
The decision to release this one back into the wild of Little Free Libraries was hard, but that's what I'll be doing.
Short and succinct, short little chapters, some chapters accompanied by poetry.
Each page is vibrant with a life lived and vital feeling.
There are few YA's that I've read that really stick with you. This one's like glue or the food people say'll put meat on ya bones.
It's soulful and perfect.
I love it.
The decision to release this one back into the wild of Little Free Libraries was hard, but that's what I'll be doing.
Short and succinct, short little chapters, some chapters accompanied by poetry.
Each page is vibrant with a life lived and vital feeling.
There are few YA's that I've read that really stick with you. This one's like glue or the food people say'll put meat on ya bones.
It's soulful and perfect.
I love it.
January 19, 2018
Overall this book was interesting. I absolutely loved the poetry and the theme, but the books topics did jump around a lot. In the beginning it doesn’t really explain her back story or what has previously happened. I think this was a very good way to hook the audience into the book making them want to read more. Another thing i liked about the beginning and, really, through out the whole book was the poetry, as i mentioned before. The first few poems were absolutely beautiful! My favorite one was titled Amsterdam Avenue;
“Siren screams and car horns
clog the air.
Still, the sparrow’s song
survives the blare.
And, though six-storied buildings
crowd the sky.
the sun scissors through and shines—
and so will I.”
In the middle the book reviles more about Jazmin and her life, but it wats that show you not tell you. For example, when she explsins how her dad died, she was on a bus and she thought she saw him, but it wasnt him and she had to remind herself he died in a car accident.
Finally in the end, everything is reviled and she resolves the conflict with her mother and i think that it was an amazing way to end an amazing book.
“Siren screams and car horns
clog the air.
Still, the sparrow’s song
survives the blare.
And, though six-storied buildings
crowd the sky.
the sun scissors through and shines—
and so will I.”
In the middle the book reviles more about Jazmin and her life, but it wats that show you not tell you. For example, when she explsins how her dad died, she was on a bus and she thought she saw him, but it wasnt him and she had to remind herself he died in a car accident.
Finally in the end, everything is reviled and she resolves the conflict with her mother and i think that it was an amazing way to end an amazing book.
January 10, 2022
This was an exceptionally well written story about a girl named Jazmin who is growing up in NYC. She's been in and out of foster care due to her father's death and her mother's mental health issues. She keeps a notebook of her stories and poems and through this the reader learns about Jazmin's neighborhood, her school life and friends, and her thoughts about life. She's a very wise and funny character. I would say that it is appropriate for a mature middle schooler and up, but it does deal with topics of guns, crime, drug use, death, mental health, teen pregnancy, sexual assault, etc. It's a short book, but very thought provoking.
September 28, 2020
A short and interesting lyrical read. Great for any middle schooler or anyone who loves poetry. This story is very rare and heartbreaking at times. Although, the main character lived in a place ridden with crime and poverty,she and her sister made the best of it. Learning the struggle of others will not only make you humble but emphasized with those who have less and ask yourself what can you do to make a difference. In the times that we are living should be a wake up call and know that it anytime your world can change. Good read.
February 23, 2023
“There’s something about a blank page that makes me tingle. I love how smooth, and crisp, and clean it is. I love how this plain and perfect piece of paper seems to be just waiting for me to baptize it with ink, to put my own special mark on it, to make it mine. And now that I think of it, that’s exactly what I love about tomorrows.”
April 8, 2022
2.5 rounded to a 3…
I did like this book, but it definitely wasn’t anything revolutionary and I would’ve been fine to go my whole life without reading it. It was interesting, though and I liked how quick and easy to read it was.
I did like this book, but it definitely wasn’t anything revolutionary and I would’ve been fine to go my whole life without reading it. It was interesting, though and I liked how quick and easy to read it was.
April 2, 2018
Short but poignant. It is amazing to me that the author could craft such an emotionally complex story in 100 pages. I'll be thinking about this one for some time.
October 17, 2018
i want to read this book but i can't.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2018
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September 19, 2020
I...really don't know what to say
February 23, 2021
This is a great book about a girl, Jazmin, who has has a difficult life so far and is writing about everything that she is feeling and going through in her notebook.
November 18, 2021
A coming of age story about a young girl using poetry to help her navigate life: Jazmin's perseverance is enlightening and hopeful.
October 10, 2022
Great book for young girls. I wish it was
longer for adults.
longer for adults.
May 21, 2021
Definitely more middle grade than young adult but with some heavy topics. Getting to know Jazmin feels like we’re taking a peak into her diary. It was okay, I was hoping for more.
January 26, 2016
Grimes, Nikki. Jazmin's Notebook. New York: Dial, 1998. Print.:
Summary: This is an inspirational story of a teen growing up in Harlem in the 1960 19s. Jazmin is a 14 year old girl. Her father has died and her mother is an alcoholic who is not able to take care of her. She lives with her older sister, CeCe, who takes care of her and protects her. Jazmin is a writer. She will write on any piece of paper she can find. Each chapter in Jazmin 19s Notebook begins with a poem. Jazmin is driven to avoid bad situations and stay on the 1Cright track 1D by CeCe, or rather the fear of what her sister would do to her if she did something wrong. She writes that she is going to wait until she is old to get married and will marry only someone who can 1Cgo the distance 1D. You know from her writing, that Jazmin will escape poverty someday and be successful. She writes the in last page in her notebook when the book ends, but it ends on a positive note with Jazmin looking towards the future. This is a great book for all teenagers. The writing shows that despite environmental and social limitations, hard work and focus will help you to succeed.
Ridiculously Simple Synopsis: Disadvantaged teen is motivated to succeed by her sister and her writing talent.
Curriculum Connection: Pre-writing can be accomplished with compare and contrast with The Running Dream. The protagonists are both high school girls who have to face road blocks. History: Research and write about the political and social environment in New York City and specifically in Harlem in the 1960 19s.
Reading Level: High School
Awards: Coretta Scott King Award
Genre: Fiction
Characters:
Jazmin: Narrator and protagonist of this novel.
CeCe: Jazmin 19s older sister.
Aunt Sarah: Neighbor who looks out for Jazmin and her sister.
J.D.: A local numbers runner.
Timothy: Old friend of CeCe 19s who is a Vietnam veteran and a junkie.
Crew: Professional gambler and local in the neighborhood who looks out for Jazmin.
Goldy: Plays poker in the games that CeCe organizes.
Paulette: A woman who plays poker in CeCe 19s games.
T.C.: poker in the games that CeCe organizes.
Sophie: Jazmin 19s friend.
Destiee: Jazmin 19s friend.
Mom: Jazmin 19s alcoholic mother who is not emotionally strong enough to take care of her childrens.
Abraham Joysmith: Destinee 19s father and barber.
Brenda: A bully at school.
Summary: This is an inspirational story of a teen growing up in Harlem in the 1960 19s. Jazmin is a 14 year old girl. Her father has died and her mother is an alcoholic who is not able to take care of her. She lives with her older sister, CeCe, who takes care of her and protects her. Jazmin is a writer. She will write on any piece of paper she can find. Each chapter in Jazmin 19s Notebook begins with a poem. Jazmin is driven to avoid bad situations and stay on the 1Cright track 1D by CeCe, or rather the fear of what her sister would do to her if she did something wrong. She writes that she is going to wait until she is old to get married and will marry only someone who can 1Cgo the distance 1D. You know from her writing, that Jazmin will escape poverty someday and be successful. She writes the in last page in her notebook when the book ends, but it ends on a positive note with Jazmin looking towards the future. This is a great book for all teenagers. The writing shows that despite environmental and social limitations, hard work and focus will help you to succeed.
Ridiculously Simple Synopsis: Disadvantaged teen is motivated to succeed by her sister and her writing talent.
Curriculum Connection: Pre-writing can be accomplished with compare and contrast with The Running Dream. The protagonists are both high school girls who have to face road blocks. History: Research and write about the political and social environment in New York City and specifically in Harlem in the 1960 19s.
Reading Level: High School
Awards: Coretta Scott King Award
Genre: Fiction
Characters:
Jazmin: Narrator and protagonist of this novel.
CeCe: Jazmin 19s older sister.
Aunt Sarah: Neighbor who looks out for Jazmin and her sister.
J.D.: A local numbers runner.
Timothy: Old friend of CeCe 19s who is a Vietnam veteran and a junkie.
Crew: Professional gambler and local in the neighborhood who looks out for Jazmin.
Goldy: Plays poker in the games that CeCe organizes.
Paulette: A woman who plays poker in CeCe 19s games.
T.C.: poker in the games that CeCe organizes.
Sophie: Jazmin 19s friend.
Destiee: Jazmin 19s friend.
Mom: Jazmin 19s alcoholic mother who is not emotionally strong enough to take care of her childrens.
Abraham Joysmith: Destinee 19s father and barber.
Brenda: A bully at school.
November 11, 2011
November 11, 2011
Title: Jazmin's Notebook
Author: Nikki Grimes
Genre: Realistic Fiction and Poetry
Jazmin. A common name but with a twist. Her father made it special by using the z. Funny how something so small as a letter change can be so crucial to someone's inner-being. A unique name for a unique girl. By actually putting the word jazz in her name part of her father is being lived out by her, she takes him everywhere. And is it any wonder that she uses poetry as an outlet? Of course now when you actually read the book all the poems will come out sounding like they go with a jazz beat.
She lives with her older sister CeeCee and they have gone through hell, yet have still stayed true and real. They know that God is on their sides and have experienced the work of angels. The two of them have actually had visions like prophets do, and know that God has something in store for them. First they have to show their faith and prove themselves to Him, after that they will truly feel His blessings. I actually love that they are so good to His words, they stay good no matter what obstacles are thrown their way. Maybe they are destined to angels themselves. Maybe even prophets! Either way its a good book.
Title: Jazmin's Notebook
Author: Nikki Grimes
Genre: Realistic Fiction and Poetry
Jazmin. A common name but with a twist. Her father made it special by using the z. Funny how something so small as a letter change can be so crucial to someone's inner-being. A unique name for a unique girl. By actually putting the word jazz in her name part of her father is being lived out by her, she takes him everywhere. And is it any wonder that she uses poetry as an outlet? Of course now when you actually read the book all the poems will come out sounding like they go with a jazz beat.
She lives with her older sister CeeCee and they have gone through hell, yet have still stayed true and real. They know that God is on their sides and have experienced the work of angels. The two of them have actually had visions like prophets do, and know that God has something in store for them. First they have to show their faith and prove themselves to Him, after that they will truly feel His blessings. I actually love that they are so good to His words, they stay good no matter what obstacles are thrown their way. Maybe they are destined to angels themselves. Maybe even prophets! Either way its a good book.
August 8, 2010
Jazmin's Notebook by Nikki Grimes
This book is very special. I love to read the diaries and notebooks of people. "Jazmin's Notebook" is really interesting. She doesn't just write about jumping Double Dutch, braiding a friend's hair or going window shopping. Jazmin writes about what really bothers her and what she wishes were different in her life. Jazmin lives in New York with her sister, CeCe. I liked reading about the bond between the two sisters. CeCe becomes a mother to Jazmin although there is only a five year difference in their ages. It just proves that age, sometimes, has nothing to do with maturity. I also loved "Jazmin's Notebook" by Nikki Grimes because Jazmin writes poetry. At the beginning of each chapter is a poem written by Nikki. These poems are really good too. Jazmin doesn't know how to hide her emotions. She's truthful with herself. This helps the pain to seep out of her like air out of a balloon. Afterward, she feels weightless. I won't tell why Jazmin's parents aren't in her life. I'll let Jazmin tell that important part of the story. Nikki Grimes won the Coretta Scott King Award for this book. I am so glad she received the reward. This book is great.
This book is very special. I love to read the diaries and notebooks of people. "Jazmin's Notebook" is really interesting. She doesn't just write about jumping Double Dutch, braiding a friend's hair or going window shopping. Jazmin writes about what really bothers her and what she wishes were different in her life. Jazmin lives in New York with her sister, CeCe. I liked reading about the bond between the two sisters. CeCe becomes a mother to Jazmin although there is only a five year difference in their ages. It just proves that age, sometimes, has nothing to do with maturity. I also loved "Jazmin's Notebook" by Nikki Grimes because Jazmin writes poetry. At the beginning of each chapter is a poem written by Nikki. These poems are really good too. Jazmin doesn't know how to hide her emotions. She's truthful with herself. This helps the pain to seep out of her like air out of a balloon. Afterward, she feels weightless. I won't tell why Jazmin's parents aren't in her life. I'll let Jazmin tell that important part of the story. Nikki Grimes won the Coretta Scott King Award for this book. I am so glad she received the reward. This book is great.
March 27, 2012
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
This book is written as a journal with almost each chapter beginning in a poem. This book is labeled as a book in verse. the main character, Jazmin, relates her life through a year of journal entries, from stories about her dad's death, her mother alcoholism, and the drugs and crime that run rampant through her neighborhood. It is a shockingly honest account, leaving out no details but peppering the stories with personal insight.
This book, directed at the high school age group, would be a good tool in teaching students how to write a journal, what thoughts to keep, what stores to tell. it could be used to start a project that incorporates journal writing as well as a poem to sum up what is being written. It would be a great way to incorporate two genres into one lesson plan, but still allow the students to pull from personal experiences.
This book is written as a journal with almost each chapter beginning in a poem. This book is labeled as a book in verse. the main character, Jazmin, relates her life through a year of journal entries, from stories about her dad's death, her mother alcoholism, and the drugs and crime that run rampant through her neighborhood. It is a shockingly honest account, leaving out no details but peppering the stories with personal insight.
This book, directed at the high school age group, would be a good tool in teaching students how to write a journal, what thoughts to keep, what stores to tell. it could be used to start a project that incorporates journal writing as well as a poem to sum up what is being written. It would be a great way to incorporate two genres into one lesson plan, but still allow the students to pull from personal experiences.
December 4, 2011
Jazmin, an African American teenager who lives with her older sister in a small Harlem apartment in the 1960s, finds strength in writing poetry and keeping a record of the events in her sometimes difficult life.
Two of the major literary elements in this book are the point of view and the setting. The point of view of this book is first person. The book is actually Jazmin's journal, so the entire novel is told through Jazmin's perspective. Through the eyes of this 14-year-old girl the reader sees what Harlem in the 1960's was like. In reading this book it is as if the reader is actually picking up someone's journal and taking a peek.
Age Level: 10 and up Grade Level: 5 and up
Awards: Coretta Scott King Award for Author Honor (1999)
Two of the major literary elements in this book are the point of view and the setting. The point of view of this book is first person. The book is actually Jazmin's journal, so the entire novel is told through Jazmin's perspective. Through the eyes of this 14-year-old girl the reader sees what Harlem in the 1960's was like. In reading this book it is as if the reader is actually picking up someone's journal and taking a peek.
Age Level: 10 and up Grade Level: 5 and up
Awards: Coretta Scott King Award for Author Honor (1999)
December 31, 2011
This book somehow followed me from my classroom in Morrisania all the way here without me ever having read it, but I fixed that in about 3 hours.
For a young adult book, it was pretty good, if a little corny. I remember the idea when I got it was to use it as an example of what a good journal can look like (as suggested by the District 85 English guide, which I often otherwise disregarded). It works that way. It also, at least for a junior high crowd, acts as a sort of balm for common problems for kids in the poorer neighborhoods of the inner cities- absent parents, drug problems, unsafe streets, etc.
The most worthwhile portion of the book is Jazmin's reunion with her mother, which was pretty emotional, even as an adult.
For a young adult book, it was pretty good, if a little corny. I remember the idea when I got it was to use it as an example of what a good journal can look like (as suggested by the District 85 English guide, which I often otherwise disregarded). It works that way. It also, at least for a junior high crowd, acts as a sort of balm for common problems for kids in the poorer neighborhoods of the inner cities- absent parents, drug problems, unsafe streets, etc.
The most worthwhile portion of the book is Jazmin's reunion with her mother, which was pretty emotional, even as an adult.
June 3, 2013
This book is ok not really what I like to read though. It's about a young girl whose Dad gets killed in a car wreck, her mom gets put in a mental hospital. Her sister Cece has to take care of her. They don't have much money they move a lot. Jazmin feels out of place a lot she don't want to wear glasses she changes the way she dresses. She likes to write poetry and sit outside so she can watch the neighborhood. She never really sees her mom much because she don't like hospitals until the end of the year she goes. It was strange to Jazmin because her mom was never one to show emotion but this time she did. This is the first time she seen her moms eyes light up since her Dad's death.
September 30, 2011
Jazmin's Notebook was a very goo, interesting book. It is about a girl named Jazmin who feels that she is not noticed and nobody cares. Her father died when she was young from cancer and she is still suffering from the loss. All Jazmin want's to do is fit in with the crowd. She lives with her older sister that doesn't have a lot of money to buy her clothes and items that she wants. Jazmin then learns that she has to just except what she has and keep on believing and one day she will live her dream and for fill her greatest dreams.
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