Sink or Swim (Just Roll with It #2) by Lee Durfey-Lavoie, Veronica Agarwal
on June 4, 2024
ISBN: 1984897020
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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More of a companion book with Just Roll With It rather than a sequel. Middle school student, Ty, is recovering from a broken arm so he is anxious about getting back to practicing with the swim team. He’s out of shape and afraid of failing in front of them. Easy-to-follow panel art in subdued colors helps set the summer-camp scene. It’s rare to see a book that  deals with body image issues for boys. It also deals with mental health issues – isolation, sadness, panic attacks, and LGBTQ. Ty reaches out to the camp counselor for help who listens and offers support. A touching coming-of-age story. Perhaps a good choice to give a tween to read before going away to sleep-away summer camp.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library