 | Stand up! Author: Sharp, Tori | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
A middle-grade graphic novel about two best friends who want to be comedians and start a podcast. In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (08/15/24)
School Library Journal (00/08/24)
Booklist (09/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2024 Clay and Kyle are best friends both working behind the scenes for their school's drama department. The friends are passionate about comedy and often perform improv at the local venue they live above. When Clay tries out for the school's upcoming production of Gals and Dolls and lands a lead role, she can't believe it. Unfortunately, the play's director isn't quite thrilled with her comedic spin on the role. During rehearsals, Clay develops a crush on her costar, Dania, but fumbles on how to express her feelings and ask her to the eighth-grade dance. Meanwhile, Clay and Kyle are spending their free time working on a new podcast based on their improv comedy, and it's quickly taking off. Will Clay work up the courage to ask Dania to the dance? What does the future hold for Clay and Kyle's podcast, and how does the school play turn out? Readers will absolutely vibe with this warmhearted graphic novel rendered in amiable, expressive artwork about middle-school romance, finding yourself, and following your passion. Sure to appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier, Svetlana Chmakova, and Jerry Craft. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
