I could see the 1st and 2nd graders at my school absolutely loving this story! I think it would inspire them to be activists, to be kind, and to dance, dance, dance. The story is cute, big-hearted and approachable for young readers. I'd love to read some of the other adventures in the Jada Jones series.

Jada is on Council Crew at school and she’s excited to give back When a note gets dropped in the suggestion box asking for a new winter coat for the cold weather, the council decides to have a school dance to raise the money. Jada is nervous, however, because she can’t dance. Can the council raise enough money to provide coats for all those in need? Can Jada overcome her fear of dancing in public to support the Council Crew and those in need? This is a short, fun easy read. The characters are likable, the plot is engaging. Fans of realistic fiction, dancing, and doing good will enjoy reading this book.

Jada has to overcome her fear of looking foolish when she participates in a Ten-Dance Challenge to raise money for "Coats for Caring". An adequate, rather predictable short chapter book.
Review based on an ARC through NetGalley.

I received this ARC from the publisher through SLJ's Middle Grade Magic Virtual Conference in exchange for an honest review. This book was fine. Is a sweet story of Jada who as a student council member reads a note in the suggestion box that makes her aware that some kids in her school don't have the money for new coats. The book is geared toward lower readers than would typically be considered "middle grade." To say that it's for fans of STEM is a bit of a reach.