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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!""

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Praise for Roller Girl A New York Times Bestseller A 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 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. 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 Reviews 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 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

"Praise for ""Roller Girl"" A ""New York Times""Bestseller A 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"""" 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."" 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 Reviews 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"" 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"""

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

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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.""""

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