The tryout /
written by Christina Soontornvat ; illustrated by Joanna Cacao ; colors by Amanda Lafrenais.
- 1st ed.
- New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2022.
- 255 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 21 cm.
School Library Journal starred, August 2022 Booklist, September 2022 Kirkus Starred, August 2022 New York Times, August 2022 Horn Book, November 2022 Library Media Connection, November 2022 Publishers Weekly Annex, September 2022
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.
5.2. 5-8 Follett School Solutions.
9781338741261
2021044117
Friendship--Comic books, strips, etc. Friendship--Fiction. Racism--Comic books, strips, etc. Racism--Fiction. Cheerleading--Comic books, strips, etc. Middle schools--Comic books, strips, etc. Middle schools--Fiction. School stories. Thai Americans--Comic books, strips, etc. Iranian Americans--Comic books, strips, etc. Iranian Americans--Fiction.