Swim Team: A Graphic Novel

Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in! JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medalwinning New KidA splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!Bree cant wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manateesuntil shes stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet shes forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.With Ettas training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swimcrazed community counting on her to turn the schools failing team around. But thats easier said than done, especially when their rival, the prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the Mighty Manatees in their wake.Can Bree defy the odds and guide her team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last lapfor good?Praise for SWIM TEAM:Coretta Scott King Illustrator HonorNational Book Award LonglistKirkus Best Book of the YearHarvey Award Best Childrens or Young Adult Book NomineeChildrens Book Councils Summer 2025 Showcase: An Ocean of Stories PickA revelation! Youll root for Swim Teamthe water is just right. JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Awardwinning creatorSwim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist. KAZU KIBUISHI, author of AmuletFull of charm, heart, and pulsepounding races. A winner! GENE LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops