The Tryout

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? • Format: Paperback • ISBN: 9781338741261 • Page Count: 272 • Trim Size: 5-1⁄2 x 8 • Pub Date: September 2022 • Fiction / Nonfiction: Non-Fiction • Ages: 8 - 12 • Grades: 3 - 7 • Imprint: Graphix • Subjects: Cheerleading, Coming of Age, Fitting In, Friends and Friendship, Middle School, Prejudice and Discrimination, Racism, Self Image and Identity • Genre: Biography and Autobiography • Language: English • Guided Reading Level: GR Level Q • Lexile® Measure: GN360L • Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable