![]() Ilustrator’s agent: Kelly Sonnack, Andrea Brown Literary. Author’s agent: Lauren Spieller, TriadaUS Literary. Kenzie’s transgender dad is rendered incidentally, and black-and-white drawings by Escabasse depict various scenes and highlight the inclusive character group. Ever since they can remember, fifth-graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. Through a third-person narrative, this relatable, empathic series debut introduces readers to the fast-paced sport of roller derby and hints at interesting backstories for Kenzie’s teammates-Tomoko, for instance, is withdrawn unless competing-likely setting up plenty of challenges for this underdog team to overcome in future installments. A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone. With Shelly becoming close to teammate Tomoko, a shy classmate with impressive basketball skills, and Kenzie’s unintentional revelation that she likes Bree, Kenzie feels unprepared for the upcoming tryouts and the changes rolling quickly her way. Shelly suggests enlisting expert skateboarder Bree, Kenzie’s neighbor and secret crush. Somehow, they manage to recruit three other girls, none of whom skates well or knows anything about roller derby. ![]() ![]() In Austin, Tex., fifth grade best friends Kenzie and Shelly can’t wait to try out for the newly formed Junior Derby League, but to guarantee that they’ll end up on the same team, they have to create a new crew of five skaters in a week. ![]()
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