Joanna Cacao
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"...orphan twins Elliot and Liza find themselves taking on a series of mysterious raven quests in order to make money and survive--only for Liza to be mortally injured during one of their adventures. Now, Elliot must team up with a mysterious dark mage in order to save her."--
2) The tryout
Author
Series
Tryout volume 1
Language
English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2023 (Gr. K-5)
Spirit of Texas (SPOT) Reading List 2025
Summer Reading List ALSC 2023 Gr. 3-5
Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2023 (Gr. K-5)
Spirit of Texas (SPOT) Reading List 2025
Summer Reading List ALSC 2023 Gr. 3-5
Description
As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school, fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.
3) The squad
Author
Series
Tryout volume 2
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2025 (Gr. K-5)
NYT - Graphic Books and Manga
Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2025 (Gr. K-5)
NYT - Graphic Books and Manga
Description
As an 8th grader from a racially mixed family, Christina faces a new set of challenges, heartbreaks, and triumphs.
4) The Tryout
Author
Series
Tryout volume 1
Language
English
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Description
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.
