Coming December 1, 2026
Glam Popstar Surprise: A Branches Book (the Party Diaries #6)

In the sixth installment of this full-color early chapter book series, Priya plans a legendary popstar party for her BFF!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Priya feels excited and nervous about planning a popstar karaoke party for her best friend Melissa. Priya loves coming up with party ideas, making to-do lists, and crafting invitations and decorations, but she doesn't know any of Melissa's dance friends who are coming to the party. Will they have fun? Will Priya fit in with them? And can Priya shake it all off and make the whole party shimmer?

With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humor, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers! There's even a fun DIY activity at the back of the book, encouraging kids to make their own friendship pins!