Children's book Author & Illustrator

Terri Libenson

Biography

Terri Libenson is the bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. She is also the Reuben Award-winning cartoonist of the internationally syndicated comic strip The Pajama Diaries and was a writer of humorous cards for American Greetings. Terri lives with her husband and two daughters in Cleveland, Ohio. You can find her online at www.terrilibenson.com.

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Terri's most recent book

Seriously, Celia?
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · September 29, 2026

Seriously, Celia?

A popular girl schemes to win back old friends while her sidekick wonders about breaking away.

272 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Most Popular Terri Libenson Books

Invisible Emmie
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1498

Invisible Emmie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Two girls' worlds collide when an embarrassing note goes astray, sparking unexpected middle school drama.

Remarkably Ruby
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1498

Remarkably Ruby

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Two former friends, now opposites, discover hidden connections in middle school chaos.

Positively Izzy
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299

Positively Izzy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Two middle schoolers face unexpected drama at a talent show.

Truly Tyler
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1498

Truly Tyler

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Middle schoolers Emmie and Tyler face peer pressure and self-discovery through art and friendship.

Surprisingly Sarah
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1498

Surprisingly Sarah

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A choice between courage and fear tests a friendship. What will Sarah decide?

Becoming Brianna
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Becoming Brianna

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young girl navigates her relationships and identity as she prepares for her bat mitzvah.

At a glance

Book Stats

12

Authored

12

Illustrated

0

Collaborators

Graphic novels

10

Chapter books

2

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Terri Libenson Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Seriously, Celia?
#10 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2374

Seriously, Celia?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A popular girl schemes to win back old friends while her sidekick wonders about breaking away.

Sale price
$1498

Entirely Emmie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Shy Emmie and jokester Joe face unexpected friendship on a school camping trip.

Always Anthony
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Always Anthony

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024

Two unlikely friends face a bullying incident that could make or break their bond.

Surprisingly Sarah
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Surprisingly Sarah

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A choice between courage and fear tests a friendship. What will Sarah decide?

Remarkably Ruby
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Remarkably Ruby

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Two former friends, now opposites, discover hidden connections in middle school chaos.

Truly Tyler
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Truly Tyler

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Middle schoolers Emmie and Tyler face peer pressure and self-discovery through art and friendship.

You-niquely You
Sale price
$1248

You-niquely You

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Unlock creativity with fun activities and secret codes in this interactive journal.

Becoming Brianna
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299

Becoming Brianna

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young girl navigates her relationships and identity as she prepares for her bat mitzvah.

Just Jaime
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Just Jaime

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Two friends face shifting alliances and doubts on the last day of seventh grade.

Positively Izzy
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299

Positively Izzy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Two middle schoolers face unexpected drama at a talent show.

Invisible Emmie
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Invisible Emmie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Two girls' worlds collide when an embarrassing note goes astray, sparking unexpected middle school drama.