Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

The diary format makes her personality shine and feels so authentic for middle-grade readers. Was this structure planned from the start or did it develop during writing?

Her humorous self-assurance is charming but also made me wonder if there’s a deeper message about self-esteem beneath the laughs.

Her relatable flaws and genuine kindness made her feel like a real person. How much of her character was inspired by real middle schoolers?