Picture Day
Part of the The Brinkley Yearbooks Series

Picture Day

(A Graphic Novel)

Paperback

Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day! And that’s exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through.

“Picture perfect.” —Terri Libenson, author of Invisible Emmie

Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.)

But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.

Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment—from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself…right?

In the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol’s Be Prepared, Svetlana Chmakova’s Awkward, and Kayla Miller’s Click, Picture Day brings answers to perennial questions of what it means to be true to yourself—and a true friend.

Look for the whole Brinkley Yearbooks series, which can be read in any order:
PICTURE DAY • TRYOUTS • SCHOOL DANCE

★ "An impressively strong debut....Bold, brash, and honest." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Heartfelt interactions surrounding popularity and identity provide ample fodder for introspective discussion." —Publishers Weekly

"For kids who enjoy realistic graphic novels about school, friendship, and discovering your true self." —School Library Journal

"[A] heartwarming story of self-expression and being unapologetically yourself." —Booklist

"The tensions and resolutions are portrayed through heartfelt dialogue and with pacing that feels authentic for the seventh-grade characters and the setting." —The Horn Book

“Picture perfect.” —Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie
 
“Picture Day is a bighearted story about showing up as yourself—and for your friends. A timely and terrific exploration of navigating both the pressures and the positives of social media and middle school.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
 
“Charming, inclusive, and fun. Picture Day won an instant spot on my to-recommend list.” —Hope Larson, creator of All Summer Long
 
“A sweet, high-energy story about finding your place in middle school, friendship drama, wacky haircuts, and some seriously cool roller skating. I’m certain this series is going to be a classic!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy
 
“A deeply charming book. This will resonate with readers who are unabashedly tied to the cadences of fandom and social media, but also respects their agency and feelings and the unique ways they navigate social dynamics today.” —Shing Yin Khor, creator of the National Book Award finalist The Legend of Auntie Po
 
“Picture Day will reassure readers that while figuring out who you are is complicated (and occasionally painful or embarrassing), it’s totally possible to reinvent yourself into a more authentic you. A delight!” —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah

ISBN 9780593306871 (Paperback)
Published on Jun 27, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 288
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN220L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9780593306888 (Hardcover)
Published on Jun 27, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 288
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN220L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9780593306895 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jun 27, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 288
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN220L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9780593306901 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 27, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 288
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN220L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9780593614419 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Jun 27, 2023
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN220L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

Sarah Sax

Sarah Sax is an illustrator and comic artist based in Portland, Maine. She studied illustration, animation, and storytelling at Hampshire College and has a background in arts education. Sarah cares deeply about how, why, and what people create, and she works to foster the creative spark in makers of all ages. You can visit Sarah online at SarahSax.me.

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