Roller Girl

ROLLER GIRL is the story of Astrid as she navigates the hard-hitting worlds of junior roller derby and middle school friendships. It's based on my own struggles fitting in in middle school - as well as the home I found while playing roller derby as an adult. 

A Newbery Honor book
2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award winner
A New York Times Bestseller
A Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015
A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2015
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015
A Top 10 Latin@ Book of 2015
A Parents Magazine Best Children's Book of 2015
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015
A Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016-2017 nominee
A 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection
A 2016 YALSA Popular Paperback selection
An ALA Notable Children's Book of 2016
A 2015 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel

Click on the image to the left to download a free pdf: THE MAKING OF ROLLER GIRL. This e-book is for kids, teachers, librarians, caregivers... really, anyone who would like to know more about the writing process and creating graphic novels! I talk about some of the real-life inspiration behind ROLLER GIRL, and even interview some junior derby skaters from around the world. I hope you enjoy!