{"product_id":"the-tryout-a-graphic-novel-9781338741308","title":"The Tryout: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom two-time Newbery Honoree and Kirkus Prize winner Christina Soontornvat, and stellar new talent, Joanna Cacao, comes a high stakes, highly relatable graphic novel about courage and competition, friendship and belonging, and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRollergirl\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eReal Friends\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying 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. The two girls have always been inseparable and relish creating elaborate fantasy worlds together. But middle school is a reality-check, and suddenly popularity is way more important than playing pretend. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and Megan literally jump at the chance to join the squad. But does fitting in actually equal belonging? Will they survive the terrifying tryouts? And most importantly, will their friendship withstand the pressures of heated competition and rivalry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilarious and heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eThe Tryout\u003c\/i\u003e is Christina Soontornvat's personal story, sure to make you laugh, cry, and cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781338741308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christina Soontornvat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42362496778421,"sku":"9781338741308","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_02861d5c-6607-4938-a85c-455ed9710a1f.jpg?v=1662436267","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-tryout-a-graphic-novel-9781338741308","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}