The Tryout
Written by Christina Soontornvat
Illustrated by Joanna Cacao
Published by Scholastic, Inc.
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?
Primary ISBN: 9781338741308
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Graphic Novel, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Thai/Thai American
Themes: Allyship, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Racial, Generation: 1st, Generation: 2nd, Own Voices/Lived Experience, The Arts, Welcoming by Individual
Setting: United States (Texas)
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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