Roller Girl (Bound for Schools & Libraries)

Brief Description: "A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart"--Marc Notes: A heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby. For most of her 12 years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realises that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school - in short, strong enough to be a roller girl. Review Quotes: Praise for "Pest in Show" "Sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. This silly read-, dance-, and sing-aloud could be a smash hit."--"Kirkus Reviews" "Brimming with buggy puns, wordplay, reworked classics ("I'm Housefly the Garbage Man," set to the tune of "Popeye the Sailor Man," is the standout), matched in tone by Jamieson's brash collage and acrylic cartoons--"SLJ" Praise for "Olympig" "An amusing lesson in how to lose gracefully." --"USA Today" "Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness." --"SLJ"Review Quotes: Praise for "Pest in Show" "Sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. This silly read-, dance-, and sing-aloud could be a smash hit."--"Kirkus Reviews" "Brimming with buggy puns, wordplay, reworked classics ("I'm Housefly the Garbage Man," set to the tune of "Popeye the Sailor Man," is the standout), matched in tone by Jamieson's brash collage and acrylic cartoons--"SLJ" Praise for "Olympig" "An amusing lesson in how to lose gracefully." --"USA Today" "Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness." --"SLJ"Review Quotes: Praise for "Roller Girl: " "Readers will stand up and cheer."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review "The story will engage readers... Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeier's "Smile" and Laura Lee Gulledge's "Page by Paige.""--"School Library Journal," starred review "Jamieson captures this snapshot of preteen angst with a keenly decisive eye, brilliantly juxtaposing the nuances of roller derby with the twists and turns of adolescent girls' friendships... Full of charm and moxie--don't let this one roll past." --"Kiruks," starred review "Jamieson's dialogue captures coming-of-age...so authentically"- "Horn Book, "starred review Praise for "Olympi"g: "Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness." --SLJ "An amusing lesson in how to lose gracefully." --USA Today "Praise for Pest in Show: ""Brimming with buggy puns, wordplay, reworked classics ("I'm Housefly the Garbage Man," set to the tune of "Popeye the Sailor Man," is the standout), matched in tone by Jamieson's brash collage and acrylic cartoons--SLJ "Sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. This silly read-, dance-, and sing-aloud could be a smash hit."--Kirkus ReviewsReview Quotes: Praise for "Roller Girl" A Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick * "Jamieson captures this snapshot of preteen angst with a keenly decisive eye, brilliantly juxtaposing the nuances of roller derby with the twists and turns of adolescent girls' friendships... Full of charm and moxie--don't let this one roll past." --"Kiruks, " starred review * "The story will engage readers... Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeier's "Smile" and Laura Lee Gulledge's "Page by Paige.""--School Library Journal, starred review * "Readers will stand up and cheer."--"Publishers Weekly, " starred review * "Jamieson's dialogue captures coming-of-age...so authentically"--"Horn Book, "starred review * "[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel"--"BCCB, "starred review "Visually, "Roller Girl" is very appealing -- think Lynn Johnston with a modern edge -- but it's the storytelling that really sets this graphic novel apart... A great choice for tween girls, whether they're remaking themselves, renegotiating friendships or just weathering the stormy seas of early adolescence." --"Chicago Tribune" Praise for "Pest in Show" "Sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. This silly read-, dance-, and sing-aloud could be a smash hit."--"Kirkus Reviews" "Brimming with buggy puns, wordplay, reworked classics ("I'm Housefly the Garbage Man," set to the tune of "Popeye the Sailor Man," is the standout), matched in tone by Jamieson's brash collage and acrylic cartoons--"SLJ" Praise for "Olympig" "An amusing lesson in how to lose gracefully." --"USA Today" "Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness." --"SLJ" "From the Hardcover edition."Biographical Note: Victoria Jamieson received her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked as a children s book designer before moving to Portland and becoming a freelance illustrator. She has also worked as a portrait artist aboard a cruise ship, and has lived in Australia, Italy, and Canada. She maintains a not-so-secret identity as Winnie the Pow, skater with the Rose City Rollersroller derby league. "From the Hardcover edition.""Review Quotes: Praise for "Roller Girl" A "New York Times"BestsellerA Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick This spiky, winning graphic novel captures the bittersweetness of finding a new passion and saying goodbye to your former, more uncertain self. "New York Times Book Review"* "Jamieson captures this snapshot of preteen angst with a keenly decisive eye, brilliantly juxtaposing the nuances of roller derby with the twists and turns of adolescent girls' friendships... Full of charm and moxie don't let this one roll past." "Kiruks, "starred review * The story will engage readers Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeier s"Smile"and Laura Lee Gulledge s"Page by Paige." School Library Journal, starred review * "Readers will stand up and cheer." "Publishers Weekly, "starred review * "Jamieson s dialogue captures coming-of-age so authentically" "Horn Book, "starred review *"[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel "BCCB, "starred review "Visually, "Roller Girl" is very appealing think Lynn Johnston with a modern edge but it's the storytelling that really sets this graphic novel apart A great choice for tween girls, whether they're remaking themselves, renegotiating friendships or just weathering the stormy seas of early adolescence." "Chicago Tribune" Praise for "Pest in Show" "Sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. This silly read-, dance-, and sing-aloud could be a smash hit." "Kirkus Reviews" "Brimming with buggy puns, wordplay, reworked classics ( I m Housefly the Garbage Man, set to the tune of Popeye the Sailor Man, is the standout), matched in tone by Jamieson s brash collage and acrylic cartoons "SLJ" Praise for "Olympig" "An amusing lesson in how to lose gracefully." "USA Today" "Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness." "SLJ""Publisher Marketing: For fans of Raina Telgemeier s "Smile," a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby. For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she "is "strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school in short, strong enough to be a roller girl. In her graphic novel debut, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverence, and girl power!" Review Citations:

Shelf Awareness 04/07/2015 (EAN 9780525429678, Hardcover)

New York Times Book Review 05/10/2015 pg. 21 (EAN 9780525429678, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 12/01/2014 pg. 129 (EAN 9780803740167, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2014 (EAN 9780803740167, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Publishers Weekly 01/26/2015 (EAN 9780803740167, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Booklist 03/01/2015 pg. 42 (EAN 9780803740167, Paperback)

Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2015 pg. 99 (EAN 9780803740167, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2015 pg. 404 (EAN 9780803740167, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Jamieson, Victoria Victoria Jamieson received her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and worked as a children s book designer before becoming a full-time illustrator. She has also worked as a portrait artist aboard a cruise ship, and has lived in Australia, Italy, and Canada. She now lives with her family in Portland, Oregon, where she maintains a not-so-secret identity as Winnie the Pow, skater with the Rose City Rollers roller derby league.