Lion Dancers

(Paperback)

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A Junior Library Guild Selection

Former best friends become bitter rivals when one returns to lion dancing after a long absence in this vibrant and heartfelt middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Haikyu!! and Fence.

Young Wei dreamed of being a legendary lion dancer just like his dad. With his best friend Hung performing as the tail and Wei controlling the head, he knew they could become the next generation of lion dance champions. But after his dads sudden passing, Wei abruptly quits lion dancingand his friendship with Hung.

Years later, Wei is stuckin life, in school, and on the bench at games. That is, until he crashes a junior lion dance practice and feels his long-sleeping passion wake up within him once more. The team is happy to have another member to carry on the tradition, especially as one as preternaturally talented as Wei. Theres just one person who doesnt want him there: the self-proclaimed star, Hung.

As Wei and Hung fight to be considered the top lion dancer, both will have to learn how to face their mistakes head-on and remember what it really means to be part of a team.

Reviews

"...the focus on lion dancing is refreshingly new and the smooth artwork nicely carries through the storys grounding emotional core. Middle-grade readers who are looking for offbeat sports stories will appreciate this." -- Booklist
"Across vibrantly saturated, digitally rendered panels, emotions run high in the rivals battle to be the top lion dancer in this heartfelt graphic novel debut, which highlights the rise and fall of former friends as they learn the meaning of teamwork and forgiveness." -- Publishers Weekly
"A passionate and visually enticing love letter to the art of lion dancing." -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Cai Tse is a lion and dragon dancer with the Chinese Youth League of Australia (CYL). She represents her team and country in international lion dance competitions as the lion tail, taking home two first place wins since beginning her lion dance career in 2016. When shes not training, shes making comics and running with her dog. Cai is the author of the graphic novelLion Dancers. Visit Cai online atTheSeventhLion.comor on Instagram @ArtofCai.