Picking up soon after The Tryout (2022) ends, Soontornvat's words and Cacao's art work together seamlessly to bring to light the different ways adults and tweens communicate and view the world. The Squad is a solid addition to the middle-grade graphic memoir genre that has become increasingly popular with middle grade readers. Author Christina Soontornvat continues to build cred with readers of all ages in this hysterically funny and widely relatable graphic memoir companion to The Tryout. The story also explores divorce, friend drama, a first crush, racism, and microaggressions making it the perfect mother/daughter read together and conversation starter for me and my soon to be 9 year old daughter.
From the Author:
Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. STEP UP. COMMIT. FOLLOW THROUGH.
It’s eighth grade, and Christina and her besties are again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. Christina feels more confident this year: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her first crush. But what if the girls don’t all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents’ marriage is collapsing. Can Christina keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true? This high-flying, heart-filled story will make you laugh harder, cry more, and cheer louder than ever!
Why read it? If you enjoyed the Tryout, you will LOVE The Squad. This graphic novel is about way more than making the team - Christina’s family, future, and identity are in total freefall.
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