The Tryout: A Graphic Novel - Paperback

by Christina Soontornvat (Author), Joanna Cacao (Illustrator)

Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.

An Instant #1 Bestseller!

"A captivating middle-grade gem." -- The New York Times Book Review

"Funny, relatable, and genuine." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Captures every nuanced emotion." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"Genuinely nail-biting." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"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?

Author Biography

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 Squad, 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, Legends of Lotus Island, and the highly anticipated NEXT series, The Luckies, with Sarah Mlynowski. Christina lives in Tennessee with her family. Learn more at soontornvat.com.
Joanna Cacao is a Canadian-Filipino author-illustrator. She illustrated the first two books in The Tryout Series, The Tryout and The Squad, both instant bestsellers, and has authored and illustrated her debut graphic novel, The Secret of the Ravens. She lives in Winnipeg, Canada. Learn more at joannacacao.com.