“Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!” JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal–winning New Kid A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas! Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees—until she’s 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 she’s forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help. With Etta’s training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school’s failing team around. But that’s 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 lap—for good? Praise for SWIM TEAM: Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor National Book Award Longlist Kirkus Best Book of the Year Harvey Award Best Children’s or Young Adult Book Nominee “ A revelation ! You’ll root for Swim Team —the water is just right.” —JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning creator “ Swim Team is a beautiful story about 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 of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops AWARDS   Amazon.com Best Books of the Month   Harvey Award   National Book Award Longlist   Jane Addams Book Award   Chicago Public Library Best of the Best   CYBILS Awards   Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee   Coretta Scott King Award (Illustrator)   Kirkus Reviews Best Books   ALA Black Caucus Award   CBC Best Book of the Year   Children’s Book Council’s Children’s Favorites Award   Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Florida)   Vermont Golden Dome Book Award   Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book   Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List   Silver Birch Award Finalist   Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Minnesota)   Rhode Island Children's Book Award   Children’s Book Council’s Teacher Favorites Award   Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year   Land of Enchantment Book Award (New Mexico)   Children’s Book Council’s Librarian Favorites Award   Nene Award (Hawaii)   CBC Books Best of Canadian Fiction   Booklist Editor's Choice: Books for Youth   Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List   NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award   Yellowhammer Book Award (Alabama)   Eisner Award