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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
Fun book about growing up, goals, and systems that aren't fair. It is also about accepting ourselves while simaneously trying to be better.
funny
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lighthearted
reflective
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reflective
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reflective
medium-paced
I borrowed this one from a student because it was the top seller at the last book fair. I think this has a great message for those headed into middle school, and I appreciate that it shines a light on how racist comments and stereotypes tear people down. I’ll continue to recommend this one to 4th/5th grade.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
What an enjoyable book to start the year with! This graphic novel captures the emotional highs and lows in friendship and identity that middle school creates. The family of Christina is so lovely and encouraging and full of so much love for each other - I really enjoyed the positive familial relationships that the story shared.
Christina and her best friend Megan are trying our for the 7th grade cheer team, but they’re both “outsiders” in their town despite growing up there alongside their classmates. Christina is half-Thai, half-Texan as she describes herself, and Megan’s dad is Iranian. Through their “outsider” status, you see them searching for how they fit in their small Texas town.
This is a read I can see myself recommending to many late-elementary and middle school students.
Christina and her best friend Megan are trying our for the 7th grade cheer team, but they’re both “outsiders” in their town despite growing up there alongside their classmates. Christina is half-Thai, half-Texan as she describes herself, and Megan’s dad is Iranian. Through their “outsider” status, you see them searching for how they fit in their small Texas town.
This is a read I can see myself recommending to many late-elementary and middle school students.
emotional
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Hearing the author talk about this real experience was shocking, but I know that these things still happen. With luck, the public nature of the tryouts will end. That aside, the story of Christina (however you pronounce her last name - and honestly, teachers should practice pronouncing student names properly!) and Megan and their friendship is a great, real relationship. We don't always want to be with our bffs for everything and middle school is so very cringe making, and even if they're don't stand out as much in their class and town readers will be recognize themselves.
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.