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Jan Miller is a senior in high school who feels destined to lead the world’s least fabulous life. With college applications due and French homework piling up, she struggles to say the right thing around guys, especially compared to her best friend, an It Girl who knows how to attract an older, sophisticated boyfriend.
When graduation looms, Jan discovers that being a Not It Girl can offer powerful rewards in both friendship and romance. Through her awkward, everyday trials, she learns that confidence and authenticity can bring unexpected rewards—reminding readers that you don’t have to be an It Girl to be memorable.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Melissa Kantor
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