“The Serendipity Journal is the perfect addition to the young adult library. Allyson weaves a story that brings to life the essence of hope, courage, and strength. I highly recommend this book. It will make you laugh, make you cry, and make an impact.” —Beth Houf, proud principal, Fulton Middle School, coauthor of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Students and Staff
“With perfectly flawed characters and challenges people of all ages will relate to, Allyson Apsey has crafted one of those rare tales that students and teachers will fall in love with together.” —Dr. Brad Gustafson, national distinguished principal, best-selling author
“I want to get this in the hands of my students! Raw! Real! Refreshing! The Serendipity Journal will easily be our next read-aloud! Its dynamic story is easily relatable and full of fun! Within the first few pages, I easily fell in love with Kip. Her spirit is easily relatable, and her message to all adolescents that life is full of humor, challenges, and moments of serendipity makes The Serendipity Journal the perfect text for a classroom library or family read." —Rae Hughart, sixth-grade math teacher, director of training and development for the Teach Better team
“Kip’s story is one readers won’t soon forget. The rapport between Kip and Mrs. Holiday is both heartwarming and uplifting. The Serendipity Journal is the perfect invitation for teachers and students to engage in meaningful dialogue, opening the doors to relationships that truly matter.” —Heather Shadish, fifth-grade teacher
“You know what’s tough? Middle school. You know what else is tough? Moving. How about if you are a middle schooler who has to move and start fresh in a new school? In her new book, The Serendipity Journal, Allyson Apsey introduces us to Kipalee, a middle
school girl who many of us can relate to and who we can’t help but fall in love with as we cheer her on through her struggles with moving and middle school. This realistic fiction book is one that I can’t wait to share with so many upper-elementary and middle school students."—Liz Garden, elementary principal, Dr. Leroy E. Mayo School, Scholastic Principal Advisory Board
“I tell my students that a great book is one that you can’t put down and leaves you with a bittersweet feeling when it is over—happy for the resolution but sad that the story is over. This is that book! The Serendipity Journal is captivating from start to finish. This book
should be in every classroom!” —Elijah Carbajal, fourth-grade elementary teacher
"This serendipitous story offers practical social emotional strategies for young adults experiencing all of these challenges in real time. I highly recommend this book for anyone that has had an experience that tested their character.” —Jennifer Appel, middle school reading specialist, cocreator of Award Winning Culture
