Christina Soontornvat – författare

A graphic novel about friendship, belonging and feelingcomfortable in your own skin!Trying out for middle school cheerleader means: performing inthe giant school gym, with the whole school watching, and riskingtotal humiliation. If Christina can make it through this, she canmake it through anything.As one of the only Asian American kids in her small Texas town,Christina just wants to fit in. Luckily, her bestfriend, Megan, who is Iranian American, can totally relate. Thetwo girls have always been inseparable and relish creating elaboratefantasy worlds together.But middle school is a reality-check, and suddenly popularityis way more important than playing pretend. When cheerleading tryoutsare announced, Christina and Megan literally jump at the chanceto join the squad.But does fitting in actually equal belonging? Will they survivethe terrifying tryouts? And most importantly, will their friendshipwithstand the pressures of heated competition and rivalry? Hilarious and heartfelt, The Tryout is ChristinaSoontornvat's personal story, sure to make you laugh, cry, andcheer!From two-time Newbery Honoree and Kirkus Prize winnerChristina Soontornvat, and stellar new talent, Joanna CacaoPerfect for fans of New Kid, Rollergirl, and RealFriends.

From the visionary author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world.A young woman struggles to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celebrated mapmaker, 12-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a low-life conman – and the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn’t the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship is heading for the fabled Sunderlands – a land of dragons, dangers and riches beyond imagining – she must weigh the cost of her dreams.A compelling and suspenseful middle-grade fantasy adventure.