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 Kid

A 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 formerswim team captain, is willing to help.

With Ettas training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed 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:

Harvey Award Best Childrens or Young Adult Book Nominee

A revelation! Youll root forSwim Teamthe water is just right. JOHN JENNINGS,New York Timesbestselling and Eisner Awardwinning creator

Swim Teamisa beautiful storyabout 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 ofAmerican Born ChineseandDragon Hoops

Published : May 17, 2022

Language : English

Paperback : 256 pages

Reading age : 8 – 12 years

Grade level : 3 – 7