Description
Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.
An Instant #1 Bestseller!
"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
STAND TALL.BE LOUD.GAME FACE ON.
When 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?
Author: Christina Soontornvat
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 09/06/2022
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781338741261
ISBN10: 1338741268
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Cheerleading
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
About the Author
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 Tennessee with her family. You can learn more about her work at soontornvat.com.
Joanna Cacao is a Canadian-Filipino author-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.