Keep It Together, Keiko Carter

Keep It Together, Keiko Carter by Debbi Michiko Florence
 
Keiko Carter is ready for seventh grade — new clothes, bubble tea after school, and navigating crushes with her two best friends by her side. But when friendship dynamics shift and pressure to grow up creeps in, Keiko finds herself caught between loyalty, honesty, and her own heart. This warm, emotionally rich middle-grade novel explores friendship fallouts, first crushes, and learning to stand up for yourself. A thoughtful, relatable read for tweens navigating change, identity, and belonging.