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So Done Paperback – July 23, 2019

by Paula Chase (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 113 ratings
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When best friends Tai and Mila are reunited after a summer apart, their friendship threatens to combust from the pressure of secrets, middle school, and the looming dance auditions for a new talented-and-gifted program.

Fans of Renée Watson’s Piecing Me Together will love this memorable story about a complex friendship between two very different African American girls—and the importance of speaking up.

Jamila Phillips and Tai Johnson have been inseparable since they were toddlers, having grown up across the street from each other in Pirates Cove, a low-income housing project. As summer comes to an end, Tai can’t wait for Mila to return from spending a month with her aunt in the suburbs. But both girls are grappling with secrets, and when Mila returns she’s more focused on her upcoming dance auditions than hanging out with Tai.

Paula Chase explores complex issues that affect many young teens, and So Done offers a powerful message about speaking up. Full of ballet, basketball, family, and daily life in Pirates Cove, this memorable novel is for fans of Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish and Jason Reynolds’s Ghost.

"Chase vividly conjures the triumphs, tensions, and worries percolating in the girls’ low-income neighborhood." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    So Done Series
  3. Print length
    320 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    700L
  7. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.64 x 7.62 inches
  8. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  9. Publication date
    July 23, 2019
  10. ISBN-10
    0062691791
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0062691798
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“A beautifully written and achingly realistic portrayal of the growing pains even the best friendships often must endure. Tai and Mila’s journey felt as real and messy and ultimately hopeful as all true friendships are.” — - Jo Knowles, award-winning author of See You At Harry’s, Still A work In Progress and the forthcoming Where the Heart Is (2019)

“Chase vividly conjures the triumphs, tensions, and worries percolating in the girls’ low-income neighborhood. Tai’s exuberance forms an effective foil to Mila’s internal turmoil, and the building anticipation about who will be chosen for the program and whether Mila will divulge her secret will keep readers turning pages.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Themes of friendship, trust, loyalty, and family are examined with a sharp eye... Characterization is nuanced and skillfully layered...A pitch-perfect look at changing adolescent relationships and resilience.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“The protagonists tell their stories in memorable voices that ring true to their characters. ...both Mila and Tai are young women that readers will root for.” — The Horn Book

“An honest coming-of-age tale with two different girls dealing with real issues, crushes, and finding themselves …Chase pulls no punches when it comes to emotional honesty… The dual-perspective narrative tackles serious subjects through an adolescent lens” — ALA Booklist

“Chase presents genuine characters whose interactions are authentic...So Done excellently embodies the experience of young, black girls and the stress and triumphs of striving to be an individual in a community that respects sticking together above all else.” — Shelf Awareness

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Jamila Phillips is so done with secrets.
So done with Pirates Cove.
So done with everyone calling her Bean.
So done with living across the street from her so-called best friend.

Metai Johnson is so done with summer.
So done with ballet.
So done with her useless father.
So done with her supposed best friend, who answered exactly zero texts all summer.

But how do you take a break from being somebody’s best friend? Especially when you’re in the same middle school and auditioning for the same talented-and-gifted dance program. Especially when you can’t stop thinking about what happened that day at the end of seventh grade—can’t stop thinking about that secret you’ve never told.

What happens when you’re done with your so-called life, but it’s not done with you?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; Reprint edition (July 23, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062691791
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062691798
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 700L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.64 x 7.62 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 113 ratings

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They say if you want something done, ask the busiest person in the room. They'll grab your task, throw it on the fire of their To-Do list and keep on burning. Paula Chase did that with teen lit and her debut novel, So Not The Drama. Concerned that YA was no more diverse than it had been in her teen years, Chase began writing contemporary fiction revolved around characters of color. Proclaiming her work, hip lit, a nod to the impact hip hop has had on mainstream culture, Chase's five-book series helped Kensington Books launch its YA line. Her critically acclaimed Middle Grade debut, So Done is among the growing number of books for readers "lost in the middle" of MG and YA. The married mother of two is also a co-founder of the award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, a site designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers.

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Laurie Morrison
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED it
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
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I loved this powerful story about Tai and Mila, two very strong, very different girls who are navigating some extremely difficult situations. I am always looking for upper MG books that don’t shy away from presenting young teens’ lives in all their complexity. This one covers important ground I haven’t seen other middle grade books cover, and in such a thoughtful, masterful way. I appreciated the balance of emotionally heavy topics and lighthearted moments. I felt for Mila so deeply throughout the book, but what I admire most about Paula Chase’s execution here is how I was also on Tai’s side, and I empathized with and rooted for her even in moments when I didn’t like the way she treated Mila. Tai is unlike other characters I’ve read about and I’m so glad I got to know her and that other readers will too. The ending broke my heart and healed it in the best possible way. I’ll be recommending this novel widely. I think all libraries serving 6th-8th graders need it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
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This is a great book for all ages! Took me back to those years when you are finding yourself among your friends. I swear there's a Tai in every set of friends. The friend you love to death but at the same time roll your eyes when you see coming. What I enjoyed most, was that the characters were real...as were the issues they struggled with. The author did an amazing job with building up the "secret" and then have it erupt with so much emotion. Can't wait for a sequel....
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars A window and mirror book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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I loved So Done. I am particular about what "mature" topics make it into my library, and I felt this book handles serious topics in an important way. Drugs, addiction, and molestation/ assault are all touched in. It was just enough and such a great window into the world for me. In the beginning, I struggled with the slang Tai and Mila used, but as the story went on I felt more and more immersed in their world. I enjoyed seeing both imperfect narrative perspectives, and the tension between the two girls as their friendship shifts. I found the relationships to be authentic and universal, while the glimpse into life in the Cove was like entering another world, one I am grateful for getting a glimpse of.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Complex
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
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It’s not the reunion you’d expect from two-since-they-were-toddlers-best-friends who’ve spent the entire summer apart. Mila’s return to Pirates Cove seems to increase the distance between her and Tai. SO DONE by Paula Chase is a wholly realistic and honest portrayal of a friendship that might’ve “run its course” as changing personalities, aspirations, and an awful secret is brought to the forefront. Tensions are high between the pair and I was completely immersed in their exchanges with Chase’s distinct and vivid character voices enhanced by alternating point of view chapters. I loved how even within their common bond of dance they still preferred different styles and had quite different experiences in the Rec center program. Mila is really coming into her own, learning how to speak up for herself, and follow her ambitions beyond her neighborhood. I admired Tai’s evolution and was utterly satisfied with the ending and epilogues. Powerful and layered, SO DONE is a remarkable must-read! Now to catch up with Simp and Rollie in DOUGH BOYS...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019
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So Done is a great read about the challenges tweens face in everyday life, both in school and out, especially in urban areas. The story is believable, accurate, engrossing, & well told. Loved this book. Very glad to add it to my classroom library.
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020
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Paula’s writing is so wonderful in this book. The characters feel like old friends and you want to take this journey through friendship with them. Rooting for them every step of the way.
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S. P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
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Great read! I highly recommend are any tween/teen reader out there. Well written and touches on important topics.
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elaina
5.0 out of 5 stars Important
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018
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Very well written and a quick read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars good condition
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