A review by betweentheshelves
Sink or Swim: (A Graphic Novel) by Veronica Agarwal, Lee Durfey-Lavoie

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I love the way that this deals with anxiety and body image issues for middle schoolers. Ty is so unsure of himself after taking a season off of swimming, but doesn't really know how to communicate those feelings with other people. He's nervous about swimming again, but also self-concscious about the way his body has changed in that time. 

There are a lot of positive interactions that Ty has with adults in that they don't just push his fears aside. It's through them that Ty starts to move towards accepting himself, and works toward being able to mend things with his best friend.

There's also casual queer rep in this, and we love to see it. If you're looking for a good, summer camp themed story, definitely pick this one up!
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