Praise for TBH, THIS IS SO AWKWARD: “Srlsy, idk how Lisa does it. These characters are so real! XOXOXO!! <3” - Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author
“This gem of a book is sprinkled with just enough muscle. To all my tween book BFFs: you will adore TBH, This Is So Awkward.” - Terra Elan McVoy, bookseller at Little Shop of Stories and author of Drive Me Crazy
“Greenwald successfully blends emojis and text to bring the high drama and emotional changes of middle school to life. This first in a new series for preteens and young teens who value friendship and doing the right thing is pretty endearing.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for PINK & GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK: “Lucy’s inimitably irrepressible manner makes her a fine guide through the shoals of early adolescence.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Greenwald’s latest has an intimate, “girl to girl” feel that will resonate with those on the verge of teen (and tween)hood.” - School Library Journal
“Lucy’s personality continues to offer peer readers emotional wisdom tied to credible examples of the ties that bind, bend, and reconnect as kids move from early to middle adolescence.” - Booklist
Praise for SWEET TREATS & SECRET CRUSHES: “Greenwald’s second foray into the drama that is seventh grade delivers more than is implied by its saccharine title. The lives of the well-formed characters come alive against the backdrop of a New York City building where neighbors are strangers.” - School Library Journal
“An enjoyable, sure-to-be popular read.” - Booklist
“Lisa Greenwald goes beyond emojis to the power, both hurtful and helpful, inherent in this concentrated form of communication. Young readers (and their parents) will find characters who are cringe-worthily familiar!” - Starr LaTronica, Director, Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, VT
“The voice of a tween dealing with the pressures of adolescence is authentic, and this book will entice those who want to read about a relatable, funny young woman.” - School Library Journal
“This breezy beach read is well-done.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for MY LIFE IN PINK & GREEN: ★ “This refreshing novel successfully delivers an authentic and endearing portrait of the not-quite-teen experience.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Displaying a lively familiarity with the topics of makeup, makeovers and adolescent angst, Greenwald makes a bright debut with this timely story.” - School Library Journal
“Greenwald deftly blends eco-facts and makeup tips, friendship and family dynamics, and spot-on middle-school politics into a warm, uplifting debut.” - Booklist
Praise for MY SUMMER OF PINK & GREEN: “[A] playful, thought-provoking novel of girl power.” - Washington Post
“Greenwald’s depiction of the early teenage years is spot-on.” - School Library Journal
“Well-drawn secondary characters add to this satisfying sequel.” - Booklist
Praise for 11 BEFORE 12: “Omigosh, I LOVE Lisa Greenwald’s new book. Brilliant, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and heartbreaking (in a good way), 11 BEFORE 12 is probably the best middle school friendship ever. Totes on fleek-legit!” - Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of the Winnie Years and Wishing Day series