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Being in middle school can be pretty rough. Everything about everyone is changing so fast. And there are so many things to worry about all at once: school, family, crushes, jobs, and last but definitely not least, friends.
Annie, Genna, and Zoe have been best friends forever. But with eighth grade ending, the girls are beginning to grow up and grow apart. When Annie takes a job at her grandmother’s teashop, things begin to look up. In between whipping up chai lattes for customers, tasting new teas, and attempting to catch the attention of her barista boy crush, Annie is finally beginning to feel as sophisticated as her best friends. But an eviction notice spells trouble for the Steeping Leaf. Annie’s ready with her multistep Save the Leaf Action Plan, but will it be enough? Can Annie rally her friends to save the Leaf before the teashop and the Teashop Girls are history?
From Publishers Weekly..
Everything tea drinkers might want to know about that beverage can be found in this clever first novel. Thirteen-year-old Annie is determined to keep her grandmother’s old-fashioned teashop from going out of business. As she tries to drum up new customers, she faces other problems as well: her two best friends’ waning interest in the project, her ill-fated crush on her grandmother’s cute new employee and unwanted attention from a less desirable boy. Recipes, facts and quotes about tea are sandwiched between the chapters, and cozy illustrations of teapots and cakes alongside photographs of vintage advertisements add to the fun. However, the onslaught of extras can interrupt the flow of the story. Like the mismatched interior of the Steeping Leaf cafe, the eclectic, slightly cluttered nature of this book won’t be everyone’s cup of you-know-what, but those who share the heroine’s passion for funk (and, of course, tea) will drink it up. Ages 8–14.
This book was delightful read for both myself and my 12 yo daughter! Within the pages of this book you will enjoy the various quotes, tips, recipes, and retro tea advertisements!
Middle school is such a difficult transition time for most with peer pressure, and growing up in general. This book helps by introducing a soothing sense of encouragement by rallying friends together to save The Steeping Leaf. After all, good memories with friends is what it’s all about! 
What better way to open communications between a mother and daughter than by having a cup of tea together! I highly recommend this book to all mothers and daughters out there 
Are you a Teashop Girl? Laura Schaefer and Teas Etc.want to hear what you have to say about tea! Enter their first ever Essay Contest. It’s easy. All you have to do is register at http://www.TeasEtc.com/Tea-Essay You’ll get a Free Tea Sample just for entering!
Your essay should be at least 400 words long. It can be fiction or non-fiction…be creative! Two winners will be chosen, one from the 7-10 age group, and one from the 11-14 age group. Entries will be judged on creativity, writing style, voice, and grammar. Each winner will receive a signed copy of The Teashop Girls and a very special gift from TeasEtc. The contest will close on June 30, 2009. A winner will be announced on July 18th.
