Dessert Diaries: For Emme, Baked with Love

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Sixth grader Emme is always trying to keep the peace. But when her parents decide to split and her BFFs get into a major fight, Emme finds herself caught in the crossfire. Can the opening of an enchanted bakery help Emme to find the peace again AGES: 9-12 AUTHOR: Laura Dower worked in marketing and editorial in children's publishing for many years before taking a big leap to the full-time life of an author. She has published more than 100 kids' books including For Girls Only, The Boy Next Door, and the popular tween series From The Files of Madison Finn. A longtime Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, and swim mom, Laura lives with her family in New York. ILLUSTRATOR: London based illustrator Lilly Lazuli has a penchant for all things colofrul and sweet! Originally from Hawaii, Lilly created artwork that has a bright and cheerful aesthetic. She gains most of her inspiration from traveling, vintage fashion and ogling beautiful cakes. She enjoys making eye-catching artwork that makes people smile.

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[Emme's] parents are splitting up, and her best friends are fighting. She looks to find peace by working in a new, possibly enchanted, bakery and putting love rather than pain into her creations. (If you like this book, make sure to check out the others in the Dessert Diaries series, too).-- "New Moon Girls, Lacey Recommends"
One of the things I liked best about this story was a poem that Emme wrote. I won't copy the whole thing, but the first line reads, "Happy Anniversary time is here; You are both so very dear." . . .this is a good story that I think girls ages eight to ten would probably really enjoy.-- "Kids' Book Buzz/San Francisco Book Review"
Sweet both literally and figuratively, this series revolves around a special bakery and baker named Daisy who makes a difference in the lives of her customers. In this story, Emme is struggling with her parents separation and her argumentative two best friends. Daisy knows just what to cook and to say to help Emme find peace with her situation. I really liked that the ending was realistic...-- "Imagination Soup"

Author Bio

London based illustrator Lilly Lazuli has a penchant for all things colofrul and sweet! Originally from Hawaii, Lilly created artwork that has a bright and cheerful aesthetic. She gains most of her inspiration from traveling, vintage fashion and ogling beautiful cakes. She enjoys making eye-catching artwork that makes people smile. Laura Dower worked in marketing and editorial in children's publishing for many years before taking a big leap to the full-time life of an author. She has published more than 100 kids' books including For Girls Only, The Boy Next Door, and the popular tween series From The Files of Madison Finn. A longtime Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, and swim mom, Laura lives with her family in New York.