A Conversation with the Creators of Besties: Work It Out Kayla, Besties reflects an expansion of the world that you’ve established in Click. What did you most respond to about directions that your co-author Jeffrey took? KAYLA: I really liked the humor and energy that Jeffrey brought to the story. We wanted the book to have that feeling of when you’re a kid or a tween and you’re with your best friend and the crazy antics that you get up to. Like a never-ending sleepover! I also enjoyed how Jeffrey took the characters and developed their voices through the dialogue and expanded their personalities. What did you most respond to about the direction the illustrator Kristina took? KAYLA: How expressive the art is! The facial expressions are big and fun and lively. The attention to detail makes the world of Besties feel really full and lived in. Jeffrey, were there themes in Besties you especially wanted to explore? JEFFREY: I was most interested in exploring how Beth and Chanda were going to deal with the new concerns in their lives. Money, family, or status can be abstract to younger kids, but when you hit that tween or teenage stage, they become important in your life…to the extent that you’re concerned with them and your actions start to matter in a new way. Seeing how the girls were going to deal with those new pressures—how they were going to figure out what mattered to them and make the right choices from there—was very fun to explore. What did you want to bring forward from the Click storytelling? JEFFREY: The things I like most about Kayla’s books are the heart and kindness of them. They’re extremely optimistic. They show growth between friends and people. There’s not a desire to write people off or give up. So I wanted to bring that here. These girls are not averse to getting into trouble, but there’s this core of love that I think is really important. Do you have something you’re hoping readers will take away from the book? KAYLA: I always come back to how I want my readers to communicate with other people. So many of the problems that we face are misunderstandings that come about because we're not expressing ourselves clearly. So I think sharing your problems with others, talking with other people, and communicating clearly could help a lot of situations. JEFFREY: I want to add on to what Kayla said, because that’s true even in a best friend relationship. Click Camp Act Clash Crunch Discover More Books by Kayla Miller! A heartfelt and insightful story about navigating friendships, leaning on family, and learning to take the stage in the most important role of all. A graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. A genuine and inspiring story about evolving friendships, supportive family, and finding out that you—yes, you—have the power to make a difference. The next chapter of Olive's story, a nuanced look at navigating middle school friendships and the importance of both empathy and respect. Olive is balancing the too-many things she wants to do with the too-few hours in the day to do them… When everything adds up, suddenly it’s crunch time! Besties: Work It Out Besties: Find Their Groove Click 4-Book Boxed Set Discover More Books by Kayla Miller! A fun and fresh graphic-novel series spin-off of the New York Times best-selling Click books, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! With the school dance around the corner, fashionistas Beth and Chanda are ready to dazzle! Join Olive and all of her middle school besties as they navigate friendship, family, and fun!
✔ Author(s): Kayla Miller,Jeffrey Canino,Kristina Luu
✔ Title: Besties: Work It Out (The World of Click)
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (617 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0358561914
✔ ISBN-13: 9780358561910
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Besties by Kayla Miller
Beata Shepard
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Elaine Leonard
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Tasha Cobbett
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
