Invisible Emmie

When Emmie lets go of Katie at the end of the day, it demonstrates a change within her. What is this change, and how did it come about?

How do Emmie’s illustrations add to her narration of the story? What do the illustrations express that her words do not?

What clues are given throughout the story to indicate that Emmie has social anxiety? Why is it so difficult for Emmie to speak up?

How does Emmie gather the courage to stand up to her bully? Which key events push her to this point, and how does she feel afterward?

Why is friendship so important for Emmie and her ability to navigate the pressures and anxieties of school? What inspires Emmie to finally branch out and make new friends?

How is the contrast between Katie and Emmie shown throughout the story? What clues might hint at the fact that Katie is imaginary?

Why have Terri Libenson’s novels been so successful among the middle-grade audience? What makes stories like Invisible Emmie stand out?

At the end of the novel, both Emmie and her alter ego, Katie, finally feel free to be themselves. What does it mean to be free to be oneself? Why is this freedom so important?