{"product_id":"swim-team-graphic-novel","title":"Swim Team Graphic Novel  - Johnnie Christmas","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSwim Team - Johnnie Christmas (Graphic Novel)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwim Team\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming and inspiring middle-grade graphic novel that tackles themes of anxiety, stereotypes, and the power of perseverance. Written and illustrated by Johnnie Christmas, this Coretta Scott King Author Honor book follows Bree, a young girl who discovers a talent she never knew she had while confronting a deep-seated fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBree is excited to start her new life in Florida, until she realizes her only elective option at her new middle school is Swim Club. The problem? Bree is terrified of the water and doesn't know how to swim. With the help of an unexpected mentor—her elderly neighbor and former swim captain, Ms. Etta—Bree begins to learn. As she gains confidence, she joins the school's failing swim team, the Ensigns, helping her teammates navigate both the pool and the social challenges of middle school to take on their rival school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOvercoming Phobias:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a realistic and sensitive portrayal of a child dealing with a genuine fear of water and the embarrassment of being a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Social Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Gently explores the history of segregation in public pools and how it has affected generations of Black swimmers, adding meaningful depth to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDynamic Visuals:\u003c\/b\u003e Johnnie Christmas uses vibrant colors and fluid panel layouts to make the swimming sequences feel fast-paced and immersive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTeamwork \u0026amp; Community:\u003c\/b\u003e Highlighting the bond between Bree and her teammates, as well as the intergenerational friendship with Ms. Etta, the story emphasizes that no one has to \"sink or swim\" alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor\/Illustrator:\u003c\/b\u003e Johnnie Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphic Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–12 years (Grades 3–7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Author Honor; National Book Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote for Readers:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an excellent recommendation for fans of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e by Jerry Craft or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e by Raina Telgemeier, as it balances humor with serious, relatable life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Condition:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Gently used, excellent condition.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ready Kids Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705887752257,"sku":"B260804","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2499\/6673\/files\/DC689109-5AF0-48CC-961B-F454335D3FBA.jpg?v=1775387488","url":"https:\/\/readykidscanada.com\/products\/swim-team-graphic-novel","provider":"Ready Kids Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}