{"product_id":"picture-day-isbn-9780593306888","title":"Picture Day","description":"\u003cb\u003e NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is \u003ci\u003epicture day\u003c\/i\u003e! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Picture perfect.” —Terri Libenson, author of \u003ci\u003eInvisible Emmie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSeventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment—from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself…right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol's \u003ci\u003eBe Prepared\u003c\/i\u003e, Svetlana Chmakova's \u003ci\u003eAwkward\u003c\/i\u003e, and Kayla Miller's \u003ci\u003eClick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePicture Day\u003c\/i\u003e brings answers to perennial questions of what it means to be true to yourself—and a true friend.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook for the whole Brinkley Yearbooks series, which can be read in any order:\u003cbr\u003ePICTURE DAY • TRYOUTS • SCHOOL DANCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"An impressively strong debut....\u003cb\u003eBold, brash, and honest\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eHeartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e interactions surrounding popularity and identity provide ample fodder for introspective discussion.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"For kids who enjoy realistic graphic novels about school, friendship, and \u003cb\u003ediscovering your true self\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"[A]\u003cb\u003e heartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e story of self-expression and being unapologetically yourself.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The tensions and resolutions are portrayed through \u003cb\u003eheartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e dialogue and with pacing that feels authentic for the seventh-grade characters and the setting.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Picture \u003cb\u003eperfect\u003c\/b\u003e.” —Terri Libenson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eInvisible Emmie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePicture Day\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ebighearted story\u003c\/b\u003e about showing up as yourself—and for your friends. A timely and terrific exploration of navigating both the pressures and the positives of social media and middle school.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of \u003ci\u003eAllergic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eCharming, inclusive, and fun\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003ePicture Day\u003c\/i\u003e won an instant spot on my to-recommend list.” —Hope Larson, creator of \u003ci\u003eAll Summer Long\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A \u003cb\u003esweet, high-energy\u003c\/b\u003e story about finding your place in middle school, friendship drama, wacky haircuts, and some seriously cool roller skating. I’m certain \u003cb\u003ethis series is going to be a classic\u003c\/b\u003e!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Witch Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A \u003cb\u003edeeply charming\u003c\/b\u003e book. This will resonate with readers who are unabashedly tied to the cadences of fandom and social media, but also respects their agency and feelings and the unique ways they navigate social dynamics today.” —Shing Yin Khor, creator of the National Book Award finalist \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Auntie Po\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePicture Day\u003c\/i\u003e will reassure readers that while figuring out who you are is complicated (and occasionally painful or embarrassing), it’s totally possible to reinvent yourself into a more authentic you. \u003cb\u003eA delight\u003c\/b\u003e!” —Molly Brooks, creator of \u003ci\u003eSanity \u0026amp; Tallulah\u003c\/i\u003eSarah Sax is an author-illustrator based in Portland, ME. She studied illustration, animation and storytelling at Hampshire College. Sarah has a background in arts education and she was a former Creative Director at Lumos Labs (Lumosity) in San Francisco. Sarah cares deeply about how, why and what people create (and how to foster the creative spark in those who've forgotten or are fearful to try). \u003ci\u003ePicture Day\u003c\/i\u003e is her graphic novel debut.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301822976229,"sku":"NP9780593306888","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593306888.jpg?v=1767734770","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/picture-day-isbn-9780593306888","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}