A for Effort

The next semiautobiographical graphic novel from Jarad Greene continues to follow Jay, this time as he faces his freshman year of high school--and a whole new world of friendships, self-discovery, and stress about the future.

The start of Jay's freshman year is full of new things . . . New friends. New classes. New challenges.

All of which are expected, until his new friend group's obsession with perfect grades puts the pressure on--especially when his best subject, art, is full. Without it to anchor him, Jay hopes theater class will be the easy A he's looking for. But when the class begins, Jay finds himself struggling like never before. Turns out balancing Shakespeare with biology and geometry is a lot harder than he thought. Will Jay be able to step into the spotlight and deliver an A+ performance?

Perfect for readers of Yehudi Mercado and Rachel Elliott, A for Effort's refreshingly witty and honest story is a heartfelt exploration of how it's not always the outcome but the journey itself that truly matters.

Author: Jarad Greene
Publisher: Harperalley
Published: 03/05/2024
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.67w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780063032880

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2024
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2024 pg. 91
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average