President of the Whole Sixth Grade: Girl Code

Brianna Justice #3

by Sherri Winston

Go-getter Brianna Justice is back and on assignment with her local newspaper in this third book in the popular President series!

When budding middle school journalist Brianna Justice learns that Yavonka Steele, rising star of the nightly news broadcast, is looking to mentor a student as part of a program at her school, she's thrilled! That is until she's paired instead with a "boring" reporter from the community news desk.

But when she's asked to interview students from a girls' coding program at Price Academy, an inner-city middle school, this suburban girl has no idea what to expect. Will Brianna learn to ignore stereotypes and embrace the world around her?

Sherri Winston crafts another winning story in the President series, full of humor, heart, and a deeper examination of stereotypes and how they can throw a wrench in middle school life.

Genres: Middle Grade, School

288 pages, Paperback

First published April 19, 2019

About the author

Prepare for your greatest mission yet. Jada Sly, Artist & Spy, is ready to take you on a journey across Manhattan and behind the scenes at her family’s museum. Fast-paced and quick-witted, Jada leads us into her conspiratorial world with great panache and determination. Perfect for cool middle grade spies.
Sherri Winston has eight published works of fiction, and lives in Orlando, FL.

Reviews

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.5

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

262 pages. The third book of the series is all grown up...or it is aiming to be. This time Brianna is trying out for cheerleading. Journalism class assignments are really challenging and exposing her to new ideas and old troubles. There are lots of discussions and encounters with racial issues as well as stereotypes perpetuated by the media and locals. Brianna has to figure out what is real and what she wants to do about it. She has to figure out who she is and what she stands for in the process. This book will definitely spark conversation and may be more geared for girls. I really enjoyed the humor sprinkled in the midst of some tough issues that are still current (sadly). This is a series that should not be missed. Highly recommended for Grades 5-6.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute book. I went back and forth about whether this was better than the first 6th grade book. I thought this one did a better job of tackling race issues, which surely will get it banned in some schools. It was compelling and important. But I also thought it dragged on beyond the story it had to tell. By the end it was tempting to skim. And despite the drag it felt abrupt when it ended.
Some positive, some negative, I'll be happy to have this book in my classroom.

[Haysmith Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I genuinely enjoyed this book. It brings a simple version of such a big situation like becoming a president. It is empowering for girls that starting from somewhere can lead to success. If you push yourself you can accomplish so much. Any book with this message that does not seem so cliche is amazing. I recommend this book, especially for independent reading.

[Destiny]

I think that this book is awesome it catches you by surprise since the two last books President of the whole fifth grade and sixth this is a pretty amazing book to read so excuse me let me read it again !!!

[Madison Teel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatest book ever
😁

[Kiran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot. The characters were easy to like/dislike.

[Jnase1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite of the series so far!

[Anika · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think this book was awsome!

[Jaida · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked but the president's son was kinda sus

[Lucia Andronache · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about it! Especially when she called her mentor, "Mr. McSweater Vest" in her mind and accidentally letting it slip off her tongue in front of him!