The Tryout: A Graphic Novel
a Graphic Novel
Readers rate it 4.4 (12 on Hardcover)
272 pages · Released 2022 · Graphix
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The Tryout: A Graphic Novel parent’s guide: what’s inside
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This is a thoughtful graphic memoir about a middle schooler navigating identity, racism, and friendship while trying out for cheerleading. The author handles serious topics like racial stereotyping and microaggressions with age-appropriate honesty while maintaining a lighthearted, relatable tone. The story celebrates resilience, self-acceptance, and standing up for what's right, making it affirming for diverse readers and educational for all. Light language and no violence or sexual content make it accessible to upper elementary and middle grade readers.
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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. 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.
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- Juvenile Nonfiction
- emotional
- funny
- lighthearted
- Young Adult
- Comics
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ISBN 9781338741261 · Graphix