"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that
will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery
Medal-winning New Kid
A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling
comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith
Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's 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 she's 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 Etta's training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her
swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school's failing team
around. But that's 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 lap--for good?
Praise for SWIM TEAM:
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor
National Book Award Longlist
Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Harvey Award Best Children's or Young Adult Book Nominee
"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
