# The Tryout: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

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

**STAND TALL.**

**BE LOUD.**

**GAME FACE ON.**

**This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of _Smile_, _New Kid_, _Rollergirl_, and _Real Friends_.**

**"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**

**"Delightfully expressive...a standout." -- _Booklist_**

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?

Hilarious and highly relatable, _The Tryout_ by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!

### Author Biography

Joanna 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.  
Christina Soontornvat is the author of several books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor books _The Last Mapmaker_, _A Wish in the Dark_, and _All Thirteen_, and the bestselling graphic novel _The Tryout_. 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. You can learn more about her work at soontornvat.com.

**Number of Pages:** 272

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 01, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Tryout

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 3.2

**Point Value:** 2

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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