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The Tryout (Tryout, Book 1)

Author: Soontornvat, Christina

Follett Number: 1764LX7
Audience: Middle School
Publisher: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2022
Format: 255 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-33874-126-1
ISBN-10: 1-33874-126-8
LCCN: 2021-044117
Dewey: 741.5
Classifications: Nonfiction

Subjects:
Best Friends Fiction
Cheerleading Fiction
Friendship Fiction
Graphic Novels
Iranian Americans Fiction
Middle Schools Fiction
Racism Fiction
School Comics
Schools Fiction
Thai Americans Fiction
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.

From the publisher:
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 "Illustrated and told in a way that every middle school student can relate to. Captures the poignancy of the emotional rollercoaster that [they] experience every day." -- School Library Connection, recommended 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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