My Name is Jodie Jones

Emma Shevah

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Affirm Press
01 January 2026

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA)

Jodie Jones is quick, shrewd and obsessed with words, but failing in school. She's also hiding a painful secret whilst navigating life with a narcissistic mother, the highs of best friendship and the confusing butterflies of a first crush. Things can only simmer for so long, but Jodie is always one step ahead of the game . . . A compelling, witty, moving love letter to the magic of words.

By: Emma Shevah
Imprint: Affirm Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781788453516
ISBN 10: 1788453514
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 12 to 18 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Emma Shevah is half-Thai and half-Irish. She was born and raised in London, but has travelled and lived in lots of countries. Emma studied English and Philosophy at university, and has an MA in Creative and Professional Writing. As well as being an author, she is Head of Literacy, an English teacher and a learning support teacher working with a range of neurodiverse students. Hailing from a neuro-atypical family herself, she has four children and has written middle-grade novels and books for younger readers. My Name is Jodie Jones is her YA debut.

Reviews for My Name is Jodie Jones

Beautifully written . . . a sensitive story * Independent, praise for Emma Shevah * Shevah's debut novel is a charmer, and it not only supplies some much-needed diversity to the middle-grade fiction scene . . . its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack * Booklist starred review, praise for Emma Shevah * A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse * Kirkus starred review, praise for Emma Shevah * Jodie Jones is an astoundingly, preternaturally, astonishingly thought-provoking character whose word machinations and bravery in the face of an abhorrent threat will tickle, sadden, astonish and delight you. Jodie Jones, though, would put it a lot better herself. Sublime! I ❤️ Jodie Jones! -- Nikki Sheehan * Author of Swan Boy *