A review by quefelicia
You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! by Alex Gino

4.0

Yes, it’s a bit preachy. No, the plot and dialogue aren’t groundbreaking. But the messages are so important, and Jilly is such a genuine character to tackle them with. I really appreciated how Gino embraced the discomfort and messy reality of confronting one’s privilege. Jilly made so many mistakes, but she owned them and learned from them. Even after apologizing and resolving conflicts, she is still left feeling “icky,” an all too real and sometimes newly familiar feeling to tweens and teens. This title will do especially well with young middle schoolers.