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The Tryout

By Christina Soontornvat
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The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat is a captivating children's book that follows Christina during her middle school years. Faced with the pressures of fitting in, Christina decides to try out for the cheerleading team with her best friend. The story explores themes of friendship, cultural identity, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the sometimes overwhelming world of middle school.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship and finding one's place in a diverse community. It's a delightful read for children who appreciate humour, cultural insights, and tales of personal growth. Perfect for those who like stories with relatable characters facing the ups and downs of school life.

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A graphic novel about friendship, belonging and feeling comfortable in your own skin!

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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 colour 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 will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!

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Christina Soontornvat's The Tryout is an engaging and emotionally resonant graphic memoir that explores themes of friendship and belonging. The vibrant and expressive illustrations by Joanna Cacao complement the narrative, effectively addressing Christina's experiences with racism and exclusion. Acclaimed for its humour and sincerity, the book captures middle school challenges in an authentic and relatable manner, earning praise for its humour and genuine portrayal of perseverance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338741261

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Joanna Cacao

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 200.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 20.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christina Soontornvat General Fiction Graphic Novels Young Adult

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.

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