Roller Girl

YA READS:

Jamieson, V. (n.d.). Roller girl
[digital image]. Retrieved November
8, 2016 from http://www.victoria
jamieson.com/

Jamieson, V. (2015).  Roller girl. New York: Scholastic.  ISBN: 978-0-545-93497-8, $9.99 (paperback).

Scald Eagle.  Yoga Nabi Sari.  Scrappy Go Lucky.  Rainbow Bite.  What do these names have in common?  They’re all members of the Rose City Rollers – an all-female roller derby team that Astrid desperately wants to join.  Two problems: First, Astrid is only old enough to skate for the junior team, the Rosebuds, and second, she’s a terrible skater.  But make that three problems – her best friend Nicole doesn’t want to come to summer skate camp with her.  Astrid has to decide if she’ll branch out on her own and try something new to follow her dream, or if she’ll stick with the safety of a friend she’s known forever.  Told in rainbow color, and through witty word choice, this graphic novel about a girl struggling to find her place is a sure winner on any shelf.  Will Astrid become a Roller Girl, or a Rose Dud? Find your nearest local library or book store to find out!

AWARDS according to Penguin Random House:

* Newbery Honor book

* New York Times Bestseller

* Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick

* New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of 2015

* New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015

* Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015

* School Library Journal Best Book of 2015

* Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015

* Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015

* Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016-2017 nominee

* 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection

* 2016 YALSA Popular Paperback selection

* ALA Notable Children’s Book of 2016

* 2015 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel

HOMEMADE TEES:

Kaulakis, D. (n.d.). The adventures
of derby girl [digital image].
Retrieved November 8, 2016 from
https://www.redbubble.com/people
/danikaulakis/works/10753504-
the-adventures-of-derby-girl?grid
_pos=11&p=t-shirt&style=womens

First, there are plenty of cool roller derby shirts out there in the world.  This one is available from RedBubble and is bunches of fun!

Astrid, however, adores the skater Rainbow Bite, whose name is a play on the popular 80s cartoon character.  Show your true fan colors by wearing a vintage Rainbow Brite tee and strap on some skates for original derby fun!

Amazon. (n.d.). Rainbow brite
and sprites [digital image]. Retrieved
November 8, 2016 from http://tinyurl.
com/p6fbxq8

WANT MORE? Watch this quick tutorial about how Roller Derby works!  Maybe you, too, will become a roller girl!