Summer is here! School’s out, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await! But what happens when twelve year old Ty’s anxiety has other plans? From the world of Just Roll With It comes a boy-centric graphic novel about accepting yourself even when it’s a little scary.Bouncing back from a broken arm should be no big deal—but when Ty spends a month off the swim team the thought of getting back in the water is suddenly not as fun as it used to be.
After weeks of ignoring his friends, Ty isn't sure how to connect with them again in summer camp. They used to have swim team together but after so long without swimming he's out of shape and afraid of failing in front of them. With his friendships fracturing, will Ty be able to gain confidence in himself and fix everything before it's too late?
On sale: June 4, 2024
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 320 Pages
ISBN: 9780593125519
Reading level: Lexile: GN340L | Fountas/Pinnell: W
Lee Durfey-Lavoie loves role-playing games and spending time with his cat. He's college drop-out who was able to find a career in writing.
Veronica Agarwal is a Cartoonist and Illustrator from NYC. She graduated from SVA in May 2016 with a BFA in Cartooning. She loves plants, summertime, dogs and her three cats! Her work focuses on mental health, coming of age stories, and friendship.
A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection"
Earnest summertime adventures and lessons on self-love." —
Kirkus Reviews
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Charming and inclusive....Librarians hoping to fill out their middle-grade camp collections with a uniquely tender LGBTQIA+ story for their readers to dive into this summer should look no further." —
The Bulletin
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A poignant coming-of-age story....This graphic novel about anxiety, body image, and queerness is a recommended purchase for middle school library shelves."
—School Library Journal
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Easy-to-follow panel art in subdued hues helps set the summer-camp scene, reflecting challenges that are cooperative both physically and emotionally along with individual growth and acceptance."
—The Horn Book
