The Tryout: A Graphic Novel
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"A captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review
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"Captures every nuanced emotion." - School Library Journal, starred review
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"Cringe-worthy in the best possible way...inspiring and insightful." - Shelf Awareness, starred review
STAND TALL.BE LOUD.GAME FACE ON.
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?
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About the author
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.
