From award-winning author Lisa Moore Rame comes the companion toA Good Kind of Trouble, a heartfelt and powerful sequel about coming of age, social justice, and the trials of friendship and competition, in which Shayla will learn the true definition of personal best.

After a hard seventh grade year full of misunderstandings, face plants, and bullies, all Shayla wants is a hassle-free summer. Her ticket to a summer of fun? Joining the club track team! However, Shayla struggles to fit in with new friends, to set a personal best that will secure her a spot in the exclusive Junior Olympics and reluctantly earns the title of Prank Queen.

But Shayla discovers that sometimes trying so hard to stay out of trouble ends up making things a whole lot worse. Will she risk new friendships by owning up to a big mistake? And is she ready to speak out against another social injustice? In this powerful and heartfelt follow-up toA Good Kind of Troublefrom acclaimed author Lisa Moore Rame,Shayla will learn the true definition of personal best.

Lisa Moore Ramewas born and raised inLos Angeles and now lives in Northern California with her husband, daughter, obnoxious cat, and rambunctious (but sweet) dog. She’s a devout believer in dreams coming true and is the author ofA Good Kind of Trouble,aWalter Dean Myers Honor Book,The Everybody Experiment,Something to Say,andMapMaker. You can visit her online at lisamooreramee.com.

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publish Date: September 22, 2026
• Pages: 272
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780063460805
• Dimensions: 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.0 inches
• BISAC Categories: Kids