Curveball

(Paperback)

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Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel from award-winning author Pablo Cartaya and New York Times best-selling illustrator Miguel Diaz Rivas. Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel from award-winning author Pablo Cartaya and New York Times best-selling illustrator Miguel Diaz Rivas. Baseball is Elena Rueda's entire life- She may be the only girl on her team, but she's the best player and everyone knows it. Except . . . Elena has stopped having fun, and it's time to leave the sport behind. The problem is, Elena has no idea who she is without a bat in her hand. Can a summer spent with her brother's quirky friends in an empty sandlot that offers a world of possibility show Elena who she is-and teach her to love to play again

Reviews

Curveball is a lively adventure, rounding the corners of fun, family, and friends before diving into the power of imagination. Its sure to be a heartwarming hit.
Johnnie Christmas, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Swim Team

Bursting with imagination, Curveball dazzles with great writing and kinetic artwork. I loved it!
Ral the Third,three-time Pura Belpr Awardwinning author-illustrator of the World of Vamos books

A heartfelt story about following your own path while discovering the power of imagination and friendship. Curveball will be a sure hit with readers!
Kristin Varner, critically acclaimed author of Horse Trouble

Curveball drives home the vital message that its okay to play to win, its okay to play for fun, and the best games are the ones where you can do both. You will find yourself rooting for this family!
Mike Dawson, award-winning author of The Fifth Quarter

Refreshing . . . A solid story of sports and emotional growth in an unexpected, imaginative package.
Booklist,starred review

A moving take on the struggles of growing up surrounded by the pressure to succeed and lacking the opportunity to explore different facets of oneself. [With] vibrant color and kinetic movement, this grounded tale of self-discovery transcends a rote sports narrative.
Publishers Weekly

[Curveball has] something for every reader.
School Library Journal

Author Bio

Pablo Cartaya is an internationally acclaimed author, screenwriter, speaker, and educator. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, and on Oprah's Booklist. Pablo has worked with Disney, Apple TV+, and Sesame Street on projects adapted from television series and movies. In 2021, he served as a judge for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature and has taught creative writing workshops and spoken at various universities and conferences throughout the world. He calls Miami home and Cuban American his cultura. Miguel Diaz Rivas is a freelance illustrator from Cabra, Spain. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Media and Communications and studied illustration and animation at ESDIP in Madrid.