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." - Booklist
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?
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!
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“Ringing school bells and squeaking sneakers augment a full cast as they dramatize the events of the author’s seventh-grade year in small-town Texas…As Christina, Grace Li shines amid the stellar cast…For this adaptation of her graphic novel, Soontornvat provided a gracefully expanded narrative that ensures an immersive stand-alone listening experience…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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