Tina Wells

Everything seems to be working out for Gracie. She’s made an amazing group of besties through the Passion For Fashion class at her mama’s studio, Zoey’s Closet, she’s spending more time than ever with her crush Ali Mansourian, and her peers at school are finally starting to appreciate her signature punk style—she’s even getting a style feature in the school paper! But the very best part? She and the rest of the Passion For Fashion girls are starting a business together. The business has been something Gracie has been wanting to do for months now, but as the school year progresses, tension builds as Gracie senses that her girlfriends might not be as passionate about the business as she is. Luckily Gracie has Lily, who has slowly become the closest to her of the P4F crew, in her corner. But when Gracie picks Lily as the one friend to bring along with her on a family trip to the Poconos, even more tension is created within the group. Gracie was so excited to have finally found a group of friends who really get her. But will she be able to keep them?

From classic Lower Merion to hip and edgy New York City, Sophia Ito brings out her new style in Book 2 of The Stitch Clique! Ever since her parents’ divorce, Sophia’s life at home with her mom hasn’t been easy. So when her dad moves back to New York, Sophia jumps on the chance to visit—not only can she go to her favorite museums and stores again, but she also misses seeing her dad every day. Everything about being in New York feels so familiar and right. But as much as she loves the city, Sophia can’t help but worry about her mom and wish her friends back home could be with her. Yet when she’s in Lower Merion, all she can think about is getting back to New York with her dad. Will Sophia ever find where she belongs?

Meet the Stitch Clique, five stylish girls who share a passion for fashion! When the store Zoey’s Closet opens its doors to offer sewing classes for beginners, Ava, Gracie, Lily, Maya, and Sophia walk in not knowing each other or what to expect. But as they talk about their favorite fashion looks and trade stories about their families, something just clicks. They discover they have a lot in common—in fact, their differences only make each other more interesting! Everything seems to be going well until a hurricane hits Maya’s old hometown, leaving it in devastation. Determined to help, the girls come up with an idea: they can raise money for the town’s recovery by putting on a charity benefit… plus a fashion show! They just need to contact the vendors, get the word out, design and sew all the clothes… Will the girls be able to pull it off in time? From bestselling author Tina Wells, The Stitch Clique weaves a heartfelt story told in alternating perspectives about family, first crushes, and new friendships to last forever.

The Hollows is going on a ski adventure Journey to Switzerland with Zee as she takes on the slopes in Book 6 of The ZeeFiles. The school winter field trippromises a week of snow-filled fun that everyone in year nine is lookingforward to--everyone except Zee. Not only is this her first trip anywhere without her parents, but Zee doesn't know how to ski What if she falls and embarrasses herself? Will everyone laugh at her?Then right before the trip, Zee gets some shocking news: her best friend Ally is transferring... to The Hollows Zee knows she should be excited, so why does she have a weird feeling about it?

Meet Mackenzie Blue, aka ZeeShe has it all--smarts, talent, humor, and style. . . . Is it enough to survive middle school?Countdown to a 7th Grade Meltdown1. Your BFF moves away.2. Someone steals your diary and reveals your deepest secrets--to the entire class.3. You have one chance to become a rock star and one chance to totally blow it.Guess what ? All three happened to me School's a disaster already. Don't get me wrong--I love Brookdale Academy and I have a fabulous crew of friends. (At least, I think I do.) But if I'm going to survive, I need all the help I can get

In this companion to The Elevation Approach, create work-life harmony with thought-provoking exercises, activities, and worksheets that help you achieve your personal dreams, professional ambitions, and everything in between. In The Elevation Approach, entrepreneur Tina Wells described how you can experience the power of work-life harmony by using her foolproof plan for working toward any goal, big or small, without sacrificing your well-being. Now, Tina presents a hands-on workbook that helps you put the Elevation Approach into action, whether you already have a few cycles of her plan under your belt or are starting it for the first time. Filled with writing prompts, exercises designed to bring you joy, and worksheets to track how you spend your time, this workbook helps you realize the goals that matter most to you by guiding you through each of the plan's four phases: Preparation: Create a vision statement, define what success looks like to you, and list your nonnegotiables.Inspiration: Catalog and curate your favorite sources for new ideas, and see who you can turn to for support.Recreation: Incorporate rest and play into your routine, and take the opportunity to try something unfamiliar.Transformation: Explore deep questions about your new changes and your next steps forward.Because work-life harmony starts with making small but mighty shifts in how you manage your energy, each phase also offers three key principles that nurture these changes. From decluttering your spaces to make room for new projects to creating a ritual so that you always have a moment for yourself, Tina's tools will help you thrive as you build a life of joy, ease, and purpose.

The Hollows thrums with excitement when afamous student appears on campus. Follow Zee as she rubs elbows with royalty in Book 5 of The Zee Files Zee is getting ready to go back to school for spring term when the big news comes: there's a new transfer student in year nine--and she's a real-life princess As everyone busily prepares for royalty to arrive, Zee can't help but worry. She just got comfortable in England--how much will her life change now with a princess at school?

In the third book in this magical series for tweens, June must juggle friendship, first love, and the fallout from a newly discovered family secret involving the entire town--all while under a truth-telling spell. After the school musical, June has to deal with the fallout of her secret blog being exposed. June's brutally honest thoughts about her friends and family are revealed, and her community turns on her once it's known that she's hidden her true feelings for months. How can June repair her relationships after such a betrayal? And when she discovers a family secret about the history of Featherstone Creek, how will she keep from blurting out the truth?

"A powerful, innovative plan for finding creative fulfillment and bringing your passions to life."--Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable Make room for your dreams and revolutionize how you manage your time and energy using this groundbreaking framework for finding work-life harmony from an accomplished entrepreneur and business strategist Throughout her multifaceted career, Tina Wells has always found a way to transform her dreams into reality. She turned a business that she launched at sixteen into an award-winning marketing agency, led boardroom meetings as the youngest (and sometimes only) Black woman in the room, and pursued her childhood dream of traveling around the world. But all that success came with burnout, and Tina had to rethink how she thought about work and life. The result of her deep thinking and some trial and error, The Elevation Approach presents Tina's four-phase plan, a flexible and foolproof technique that helps you meet your goals without sacrificing joy for productivity and progress. Rather than treating work and life as separate and necessarily opposing forces, The Elevation Approach integrates your personal and professional ambitions, values, and responsibilities at every turn: - Preparation: Ask the right questions, get curious about the possibilities, and figure out what you have, what you need, and what you can give.- Inspiration: Expand your beliefs of what's possible--create spaces for mind-wandering, relearn how to pay attention, and collect creative sparks.- Recreation: Hit reset, make room for rest and play, and when something isn't working, give yourself permission to try something new.- Transformation: Evaluate the work that you've done, decide whether to stay the course, and celebrate the changes and goals you've accomplished. Whether you want to start a new business, find time for a new hobby, or reevaluate a relationship, The Elevation Approach can help you make impactful shifts and realize your most cherished dreams--without losing sight of what matters most to you. With exercises featuring writing prompts and worksheets, real-world insights from business leaders and creatives, and "Instant Elevation" practices that ensure your efforts align with your priorities in each phase, The Elevation Approach is a one-stop solution to work-life harmony.

Goodbye, London--hello, Los Angeles Ring in the holidays with Zee as she returns to California in Book 4 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books "The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay."--Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's AnnouncementsThe Carmichaels are back in California for winter break Zee can't wait to see the old Brookdale crew and reunite with her best friends again for some chats, laughs, and Christmas cheer. Yet despite the familiar sights and friendly faces, everything feels a little different. Is everyone moving on without Zee? If she doesn't feel at home here, then where does she belong?

Who is the good-looking and wealthy Archie Saint John really to Zee? Find out in Book 3 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books "The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay."--Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's AnnouncementsEveryone is surprised when Zee strikes up a friendship--and more--with The Hollows' most elusive student on campus, Archie Saint John. Unfortunately, Zee can tell her friends don't understand him, and Archie doesn't understand her friends. It feels like the more Zee tries to help the situation, the more tangled things get.Meanwhile, the Harvest Dance is coming soon, followed by final exams. School drama aside, Zee's determined to finish the semester off on the right note

June can't tell a lie - and that made for a lot of drama even before she joined her school musical Tween readers won't want to miss this relatable and magical new series. Honestly. June has a hard time telling the truth when it isn't what people want to hear. But she's trying to be honest with herself, and auditioning for the school musical is a step in the right direction It's what she wants -- even if her parents have other ideas. But the drama is brewing offstage, too, and on the night of the play, June's secret blog is released to the whole school. ALL of the inner secrets that she's been desperate to keep to herself are unleashed Will her friends and family forgive her for the lies? Or is her carefully-constructed life going to come crashing down?

See where London takes Zee next in Book 2 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books Featured in Children's Book Council's July 2022 Hot off the Press list "The second book in the Zee Files] series continues to follow Mackenzie (Zee) Blue Carmichael through her life in her new school, the Hollows. She has been so stressed with her academics, new country, new home, new school, new friends, and the upcoming festival performance that her teacher reached out to her father and Zee has started seeing a counselor at school. . . Zee] has a few successes toward the end. . . Scattered illustrations throughout the book are well designed and carried out, I especially enjoy how emotive they are."--Youth Services Book Review"In this second installment of the Zee Files, a spinoff of the Mackenzie Blue series, Zee is preparing a song for her school's art festival. Year nine has proven to be difficult as she adjusts to her new life in the U.K. and being the new student at a posh British boarding school. Zee's classmates proffer coping tips: meditation, yoga, affirmations. Then Zee begins to see a therapist who encourages journaling. . . Zee is definitely a girl of the 21st century."--Kirkus ReviewsThe crew can't stop talking about the school's biggest event and talent show of the year, the Creative Arts Festival. But while Zee's excited to see her friends and schoolmates perform, she's not sure if she'll ever be ready for the stage. She's never performed in front of so many people before, or without her bandmates--or in England, no less With the Festival slowly approaching, classes also get harder while things with her friends and family become more complicated. Will Zee be able to pull it all together in time?

Fans of the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books will love this spin-off series that follows Zee's new adventures across the pond--in London MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS(R) Gold Recipient2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist, Young Adult categoryWinner, 2022 IndieReader Discovery AwardsMackenzie ("Zee") Blue Carmichael has never eaten fish 'n' chips, never slept away from home longer than a few nights, and knows nothing about London. But after her family relocates for her dad's new job, 13-year-old Zee leaves her old life in California behind for a new one in England.Zee lands in London and at her new boarding school, The Hollows, hoping to find new friends and jump-start her music career. All of that proves difficult between a chilly roommate, a BFF who's gone MIA, and distractions from the poshest--and cutest--student in her grade. Will Zee thrive in her new environment, and will London end up not being so bad after all?What readers are saying about The Zee Files: ★★★★★ "My daughter read this in just over a day " ★★★★★ "Got this for my daughter for her 10th birthday We read it together and absolutely LOVED the book " ★★★★★ "We gave this book to my niece, and she loved it She can't wait to see what happens next in the second book."

Middle school is hard--but it's way harder when a fairy godmother puts you under a truth-telling spell June has always been a people-pleaser, telling harmless little lies to make her friends and family happy. She's convinced being honest about her feelings will only hurt the people she loves Until, out of nowhere, a secret fairy godmother appears to bless her with the ability to only tell the truth Seriously? As if June didn't have enough to worry about Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is: what June feels is stressed out. Middle school is no joke--between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents' high expectations, June feels so overwhelmed that sometimes it's hard to breathe. When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but--or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?

Who wouldn't want a fairy godmother? But when June's puts her under a spell where she cannot tell a lie, the truth is middle school just got a lot harder. The truth hurts. Sixth-grader June Jackson learned that lesson early. (She told her BFF one time she didn't like her shoes. They fought for a week ) Which is why now June tells people what they what to hear. Who cares about a small fib if it makes her friends and family happy? But when June's fairy godmother appears in a cloud of glitter, she's grants June with the ability to only tell the truth. Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is June feels stressed out. Middle school is no joke--between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents' high expectations, June is so overwhelmed that sometimes it's hard to breathe. When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but--or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?

Mackenzie Blue is a star! Or she will be ...as soon as she gets the part of an aspiring singer on a new TV pilot! But juggling auditions and the rest of her life turns out to be harder than Zee thought. Zee's friends are helping her hold everything together. But Zee doesn't like having to bail on plans-and her friends-to run to another audition. Is being a star worth it? Fans of the Dork Diaries will snap up the fifth book in this tween illustrated series about a twelve-year-old girl trying to survive middle school.

As a fashionista and future rock star, California girl Mackenzie "Zee" Blue's life is busy. Zee keeps in touch with all her friends with texts, IMs, and emails--and now, Bluetopia, the coolest social networking site ever In Mixed Messages, fourth in the illustrated middle-grade Mackenzie Blue series, Zee and her friends from Brookdale Academy launch Bluetopia, a fab social media site--which is perfect, because Zee's band, The Beans, is about to have its biggest show ever. Everyone is talking about it on Bluetopia. At least it would be perfect if a glitch in the Bluetopia system didn't threaten to ruin the show--and Zee's life Tween fans of the Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will love the Mackenzie Blue books.

Mackenzie Blue has a crushBut how can she get Landon--the cutest boy in school--to notice her? The class's new rock-and-roll musical is her chance.Reasons why our musical is going to be amazing: 1. I could be the star 2. Landon could be my co-star . . . which means we'll hang out together.3. Working on the sets, props, music, script, and costumes will be tons of fun.There's so much to do, I'd better get started