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Praise for Fresh Start: Outstanding Comics Award for Children Honor Book Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book Instant Bestseller National Indie Bestseller American Booksellers Association Indie Next Pick Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Barnes & Noble Best Kids' Book of the Month ★ ""The exaggerated manga-inspired illustrations and impeccable comedic timing create a pitch-perfect portrayal of the ebullient highs and mortifying lows of middle school... A hilarious and undeniably endearing tale of tweenhood."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Beautifully -tackles -complex -friendships, sibling -dynamics, racial identity, and gender expression. This graphic novel about friendship and identity is a must-have for libraries -serving elementary and middle school readers."" -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""Funny, heartwarming story about belonging, family, compromise, and not rushing to judgment... A great read for any kid unsure of where they fit in."" -- Booklist, starred review ""Led by a tween who has no qualms being herself, this joyful graphic novel marks the evolution of her vulnerability and humility, with friendship as a reward."" -- Publishers Weekly ""Told with sincerity and charm, this story is a relatable exploration of friendship, identity, and personal growth."" -- The Horn Book ""Extremely funny... Galligan is a great comedic talent."" -- School Library Journal, Good Comics for Kids Blog ""Vibrant and energetic... highly recommended."" -- The Beat ""Another absolute delight from Gale Galligan! This book is sweet, expressive, and deeply vulnerable in the absolute best way. A reminder that being brave enough to make new friends and forgive your old ones (and yourself!) is always worth it."" -- Leah Gover, bookseller, Scrawl Books in Reston, VA Praise for Freestyle: Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year Washington Post Best Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children American Booksellers Association Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Recipient of four starred reviews ★ ""The cartooning instincts on display are superb, always making room for setting, emotion, movement, and color for great visual variety... This inviting, heartfelt story will get readers into the groove of self-expression and lasting friendships."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Galligan's timing -- both comedic and emotional -- is impeccable, and dynamic paneling paired with vibrant technicolor hues artfully complement the flow and energy of the Eight Bitz's routines and Sunna's yo-yo prowess... A thoughtfully rendered portrayal of friendship, growth, and joyful self-expression."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ ""A visually kinetic, emotionally complex story of finding a sense of self while navigating relationships and expectations. Fun and full of heart."" -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""Galligan's crisp, bouncy, cartoonlike style captures the story's constant motion, making for a fast-paced visual experience with yo-yo strings or b-boying limbs constantly busting out of panels."" -- The Horn Book, starred review ""Fans of Galligan's Baby-sitters Club comics will find similar themes of friendship and community in this engaging story, beautifully colored in candy hues by Czap."" -- Booklist ""Kids who like graphic novels will enjoy this story of friends working through challenges."" -- Kid Reporter Shaan Glazer, TIME for Kids ""Brilliant... Readers will build visual literacy skills and encounter well-developed diverse characters. They will also get swept up in Galligan's amazing storytelling, achieved through expert use of the format. A must-purchase."" -- School Library Connection

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Gale Galligan is the New York Times bestselling creator of Freestyle, Fresh Start, and four Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations. When they aren't making comics, Gale enjoys knitting, drumming, and spending time with their family and pets in Pearl River, New York. Gale is a founding member of the Comics Advocacy Group, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable. Visit them online at galesaur.com.

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