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Comic books in 'The Tryout Series'

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Tryout GN (2022 Scholastic) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Christina Soontornvat. Art and cover by Joanna Cacao.

    Trying out for middle school cheerleader means: performing in the giant school gym, with the whole school watching, and risking total humiliation. If Christina can make it through this, she can make it through anything.

    As one of the only Asian American kids in her small Texas town, Christina just wants to fit in. Luckily, her best friend, Megan, who is Iranian American, can totally relate. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and Megan literally jump at the chance to join the squad.

    But does fitting in actually equal belonging?

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Tryout HC (2022 Scholastic) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Christina Soontornvat. Art and cover by Joanna Cacao.

    Trying out for middle school cheerleader means: performing in the giant school gym, with the whole school watching, and risking total humiliation. If Christina can make it through this, she can make it through anything.

    As one of the only Asian American kids in her small Texas town, Christina just wants to fit in. Luckily, her best friend, Megan, who is Iranian American, can totally relate. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and Megan literally jump at the chance to join the squad.

    But does fitting in actually equal belonging?

    Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Squad GN (2024 Scholastic) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Christina Soontornvat. Art and cover by Joanna Cacao. It's eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: 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. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can Christina keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Squad HC (2024 Scholastic) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Christina Soontornvat. Art and cover by Joanna Cacao. It's eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: 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. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can Christina keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.