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The Social Conundrum of Middle School, Graphic Novel Edition

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Saturday, November 16

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Whether you're struggling to find your people, standing up to school faculty, or trying out for the cheerleading squad, navigating the ups and downs of middle school can be incredibly daunting. In Rex Ogle's graphic memoir Pizza Face — illustrated by Dave Valeza — Rex battles acne, body odor, and the dizzying awkwardness of puberty while encountering complications in his relationships with friends and family. Cynthia Leitich Smith's Blue Stars: Mission One finds cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn at odds with their school leadership, leading the unlikely duo to team up against threats to their school culture. In Christina Soontornvat's graphic memoir The Squad, Christina returns to the formidable trials of cheerleading tryouts while navigating her first crush, struggling with her identity, and grappling with her parents' impending divorce. Join these authors for a hilarious, heart-warming, and candid discussion about middle school and what comes afterward.