The Tryout: A Graphic Novel by Christina Soontornvat (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Tryout: A Graphic Novel by Christina Soontornvat, Joanna Cacao As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school, fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description STAND TALL.BE LOUD.GAME FACE ON.This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends."A captivating middle-grade gem." -- The New York Times Book Review… "Funny, relatable, and genuine." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review… "Captures every nuanced emotion." -- School Library Journal, starred review… "Genuinely nail-biting." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review… "Cringe-worthy in the best possible way...inspiring and insightful." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review"Delightfully expressive...a standout." -- BooklistWhen cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and her best friend, Megan, literally jump at the chance to join the squad. As two of the only kids of color in the school, they have always yearned to fit in--and the middle school cheerleaders are popular and accepted by everyone. But will the girls survive the terrifying tryouts, with their whole grade watching? And will their friendship withstand the pressures of competition?Hilarious and highly relatable, The Tryout by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Author Biography Christina Soontornvat is a three-time Newbery Honoree, a Sibert Honoree, and a Kirkus Prize winner. Her highly acclaimed backlist includes the middle grade books The Tryout, The Last Mapmaker, A Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen; the picture book To Change a Planet; and the chapter book series Diary of an Ice Princess and Legends of Lotus Island. Christina lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. You can learn more about her work at soontornvat.com. Joanna Cacao is a Canadian-Filipino artist and illustrator who lives in Winnipeg with her Pomeranian, Danny. She loves working on magical and fantastical stories. Growing up in front of a TV, Joanna immediately became obsessed with any show or film that had a great story and set of characters. Her favorite shows consist of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Downton Abbey, and Gravity Falls. Her biggest influences come from various manga, as well as Ghibli and Disney films. She has a background in 3D Animation, and has self-published a queer webcomic: Toxic for You. Review "The plot alone is enough to keep young readers flipping the pages. (I held my breath when the final roster of cheerleaders was announced.) But like all good books about growing pains, this captivating middle-grade gem contains many moments that will resonate with young and old alike." -- The New York Times Book Review… "This superlative graphic memoir is a funny, relatable, and genuine story of friendship and belonging. . . . The jokes, daydreams, and quips are delightful without overshadowing or diminishing the impact of [Christinas] experiences with racism and exclusion. The attractive, expressive illustrations feature clean lines and bright colors. A funny, painfully honest look at a middle schooler finding her way." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review… "Soontornvats lived and emotional experiences come through loud and clear....Cacaos manga-inspired artwork captures every nuanced emotion. . . . Readers of this empowering graphic memoir will want to invite Christina to sit at their table to share food, stories, and the secrets to self-confidence." -- School Library Journal, starred review… "Soontornvats denouement is genuinely nail-biting, and the girls earnest love for cheerleading is infectious, despite their experiences with outward prejudice. Via emotive close-ups, Cacao confidently conveys the girls persistence, fluidly injecting their athletic pursuits with lively energy using bright color palettes and varied character design." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review… "Soontornvats memoir is cringe-worthy in the best possible way. . . . brought to life with gorgeous illustration from self-taught comic artist Joanna Cacao. . . . The Tryout is an inspiring and insightful graphic memoir for anyone who simply wants to fit in." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review"The art is delightfully expressive, and the characters personalities shine in each panel. A standout addition to any graphic autobiography collection." -- Booklist"The Tryout beautifully captures the struggles and pressures of wanting to fit in. As a fellow Thai-American, Christina brought a tear to my eye." -- Dan Santat, New York Times bestselling creator of The Aquanaut Review Quote "The plot alone is enough to keep young readers flipping the pages. (I held my breath when the final roster of cheerleaders was announced.) But like all good books about growing pains, this captivating middle-grade gem contains many moments that will resonate with young and old alike." -- The New York Times Book Review "This superlative graphic memoir is a funny, relatable, and genuine story of friendship and belonging. . . . The jokes, daydreams, and quips are delightful without overshadowing or diminishing the impact of [Christinas] experiences with racism and exclusion. The attractive, expressive illustrations feature clean lines and bright colors. A funny, painfully honest look at a middle schooler finding her way." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Soontornvats lived and emotional experiences come through loud and clear....Cacaos manga-inspired artwork captures every nuanced emotion. . . . Readers of this empowering graphic memoir will want to invite Christina to sit at their table to share food, stories, and the secrets to self-confidence." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Soontornvats denouement is genuinely nail-biting, and the girls earnest love for cheerleading is infectious, despite their experiences with outward prejudice. Via emotive close-ups, Cacao confidently conveys the girls persistence, fluidly injecting their athletic pursuits with lively energy using bright color palettes and varied character design." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Soontornvats memoir is cringe-worthy in the best possible way. . . . brought to life with gorgeous illustration from self-taught comic artist Joanna Cacao. . . . The Tryout is an inspiring and insightful graphic memoir for anyone who simply wants to fit in." -- Shelf Awareness , starred review "The art is delightfully expressive, and the characters personalities shine in each panel. A standout addition to any graphic autobiography collection." -- Booklist " The Tryout beautifully captures the struggles and pressures of wanting to fit in. As a fellow Thai-American, Christina brought a tear to my eye." -- Dan Santat, New York Times bestselling creator of The Aquanaut Details ISBN1338741306 Author Joanna Cacao Pages 272 Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Joanna Cacao ISBN-10 1338741306 ISBN-13 9781338741308 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-11-01 DEWEY 741.5973 Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher Scholastic US Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2022-11-01 Illustrations Illustrations Audience Age 9-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138975221;

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