{"product_id":"the-tryout-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","title":"The Tryout: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristina Soontornvat\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoanna Cacao\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAND TALL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBE LOUD.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAME FACE ON.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRollergirl\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A captivating middle-grade gem.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Funny, relatable, and genuine.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Captures every nuanced emotion.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Genuinely nail-biting.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Cringe-worthy in the best possible way...inspiring and insightful.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Delightfully expressive...a standout.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilarious and highly relatable, \u003ci\u003eThe Tryout\u003c\/i\u003e by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoanna Cacao is a Canadian-Filipino artist and 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. \u003cbr\u003e Christina Soontornvat is the author of several books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor books \u003ci\u003eThe Last Mapmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wish in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Thirteen\u003c\/i\u003e, and the bestselling graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Tryout\u003c\/i\u003e. Christina holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a master's degree in Science Education. She spent a decade working in the science museum field, where she designed programs and exhibits to get kids excited about science and STEM. Christina lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, two young children, and one old cat. 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