In this graphic novel debut that earned a Newbery Honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverence, and girl power!
Victoria Jamieson received her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked as a children's book designer before moving to Portland and becoming a freelance illustrator. She has also worked as a portrait artist aboard a cruise ship, and has lived in Australia, Italy, and Canada. She maintains a not-so-secret identity as Winnie the Pow, skater with the Rose City Rollers roller derby league.
A Newbery Honor book
2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award winner
A New York Times Bestseller
A Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of
2015
A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of
2015
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2015
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015
A Top 10 Latin@ Book of 2015
A Parents Magazine Best Children's Book of 2015
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015
A Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016-2017 nominee
A 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection
A 2016 YALSA Popular Paperback selection
An ALA Notable Children's Book of 2016
A 2015 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel
“Roller Girl's message of self-discovery, friendship, and
perseverance will roll its way right into your heart.” —Raina
Telgemeier, New York Times bestselling author of Sisters
“This spiky, winning graphic novel captures the bittersweetness of
finding a new passion and saying goodbye to your former, more
uncertain self.” —New York Times Book Review
* "Jamieson captures this snapshot of preteen angst with a keenly
decisive eye, brilliantly juxtaposing the nuances of roller derby
with the twists and turns of adolescent girls' friendships...Full
of charm and moxie—don't let this one roll past."
—Kiruks, starred review
* “The story will engage readers… Offer this comic to fans of
Telgemeier’s Smile and Laura Lee Gulledge’s Page by
Paige.”—School Library Journal, starred review
* "Readers will stand up and cheer."—Publishers
Weekly, starred review
* "Jamieson’s dialogue captures coming-of-age…so
authentically"—Horn Book, starred review
* "[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel”—BCCB, starred
review
"Visually, Roller Girl is very appealing — think Lynn Johnston with
a modern edge — but it's the storytelling that really sets this
graphic novel apart…A great choice for tween girls, whether they're
remaking themselves, renegotiating friendships or just weathering
the stormy seas of early adolescence." —Chicago Tribune
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