Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

The true audience of The Swim Team are only the ones who have tasted the poverty significantly; from the people who practice democracy when it's missing, to the ones who try falling in love when there is no love.

"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!" — Jerry Craft, author of the Newbery Award–winning New Kid "A revelation! You’ll root for Swim Team—the water is just right" — John Jennings, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning creator "Swim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist." — Kazu Kibuishi, author of Amulet "Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!" — Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops “This graphic novel belongs on shelves in school and libraries everywhere.” — School Library Journal (starred review) "A powerful, knowledgeable, and pressing exploration of the intersection where swimming meets Black identity. Empowerment through swimming and swim team is well-embodied in Bree, a smart, perseverant, anxious kid who readers will embrace instantly. The friendly and familiar style of Christmas' linework pours out into some true artistry." — Booklist (starred review) Challenging the idea that “Black people aren’t good at swimming,” this middle grade debut from Christmas (the Angel Catbird series, for adults) details segregation’s generational impact through a warmhearted story of community, Black diasporic identity, and learning, all portrayed in kinetic contemporary art. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Problem-solving through perseverance and friendship is the real win in this deeply smart and inspiring story.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This enjoyable graphic novel deals with familiar and middle-grade-appropriate themes of friendship, perseverance, and overcoming fears. The accessible illustrations add to the humorous (and sometimes serious) moments within the text." — Horn Book Magazine Questions of belonging, ability, racial justice and who gets to swim are handled with thought and care...its nuanced storytelling and visual appeal will have outsize reach and meaning beyond this age group. — New York Times This energetic, heartfelt graphic novel captures the joys and challenges of a sport that should be—but hasn’t always been—freely enjoyed by everyone. — Book Page

Johnnie Christmas is a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed middle grade graphic novel Swim Team, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book for Illustration, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022, and received a Jane Addams Book Award Honor. He calls Vancouver, British Columbia, his home. You can visit him online at johnniechristmas.com. Johnnie Christmas is a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed middle grade graphic novel Swim Team, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book for Illustration, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022, and received a Jane Addams Book Award Honor. He calls Vancouver, British Columbia, his home. You can visit him online at johnniechristmas.com.

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ISBN 13	9780063056763
ISBN 10	0063056763
Title	Swim Team
Author	Johnnie Christmas
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2022-07-07
Number of pages	256
Prizes	Winner of Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book (United States)., Winner of Yellowhammer Book Award (Alabama) (United States)., Winner of Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (United States)., Winner of CBC Books Best of Canadian Fiction (United States)., Winner of Nene Award (Hawaii) (United States)., Winner of Jane Addams Book Award (United States)., Winner of ALA Black Caucus Award (United States)., Winner of Eisner Award (United States)., Winner of Booklist Editor's Choice: Books for Youth (United States)., Winner of NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award (United States).
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