Sol Goes for Goal!
Part of the Hillside Valley Series

Sol Goes for Goal!

(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)

Paperback

Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

It’s back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol’s trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel—filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!

Welcome back to Hillside Valley-this time it’s Game On for Sol!

Twelve-year-old Sol is a great friend, a model student, a beloved daughter and a star soccer player. At least that’s what everyone always expects of her. But when the soccer team captain Lily walks by, Sol starts to lose focus. What’s with this heart fluttering feeling she has around Lily?! And how can she stay the star player—the star everything—that people see her as if she can barely remember her name (much less how to play soccer) around Lily? Is Sol destined to let everyone down, including herself? Or can she figure out how to be the Sol she wants to be...on and off the field. Settle back into the cozy community of Hillside Valley in this second irresistible graphic novel! And don’t miss the first Hillside Valley Graphic Novel, Speak Up, Santiago!

"Sweet and well-rounded: reminds high achievers that it’s okay to shoot and miss." —Kirkus Reviews

"A heartfelt graphic narrative about school life, soccer, and first crushes." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593651674 (Paperback)
Published on Jun 9, 2026
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 340L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9780593651681 (Hardcover)
Published on Jun 9, 2026
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 340L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

ISBN 9780593651704 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 9, 2026
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 340L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

Julio Anta

Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic book series HOME, and his work at Marvel and DC Comics. Julio is making his middle grade debut with Speak Up Santiago.

Gabi Mendez

Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with Lo and Behold and lives in Chicago, where she’s working on the next Hillside graphic novel.

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