Mixed Signals: A Graphic Novel (Mixed Feelings #2)

Mixed Signals: A Graphic Novel (Mixed Feelings #2)

In this funny, feel-good follow-up to Mixed Feelings , Sara struggles to find her place because she's constantly caught between TWO spaces: childhood and adulthood, drama club and volleyball, friends and a crush. Perfect for fans of The Tryout, The New Girl: First Crush , and Pizza Face . Middle school is a balancing act! Seventh grade couldn't be off to a better start: Sara's joined drama club and made the volleyball team, she has great friends and a growing crush, and now that she's thirteen -- officially a teenager! -- she has increased responsibilities at home. But Sara starts to struggle... Because of her volleyball schedule, she's not cast in the play. And due to her commitment to drama club, she's benched during the big game. To make matters worse, her crush, Hector, only seems to talk to her when he needs help in math class (and her friends are noticing the pattern). And to top it off, her parents pick and choose when to treat her like a kid or a grown-up. Sara's finding herself caught in a strange in-between space. Is she an actress or an athlete? A crush or a calculator? An adolescent or an adult? With so many mixed signals, will Sara ever be able to find her place? Praise for Mixed Feelings : ★ "This semi-autobiographical graphic novel celebrates differences and shared experiences, delivering everything that young readers need right now ... A wholesome, heartwarming, and authentic look at a multicultural family and community, filled with relatable struggles of puberty, changing friendships , and reminders to readers of the importance of honest communication, arts programs, and finding your people." -- Booklist , starred review ★ "With a grounded, friendly color palette, this graphic novel is a touching look at multiracial identity ... This story is sure to be a balm for mixed and first-generation readers alike who are looking to feel seen and understood ." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A delightful series opener that offers an ideal mix of humor and heart ." Kirkus Reviews " Crisp, saturated cartooning by Amin centers character expression and imparts a lighthearted tone across this slice-of-life offering. Abundant pop culture references pave an accessible path along which Amini tackles issues surrounding immigration, racism, xenophobia, and puberty, culminating in a nostalgic and heartwarming trip down memory lane ." -- Publishers Weekly Sara Amini is an Iranian-Colombian actress who has starred in various television series, been the face of nearly two dozen commercial campaigns, and voiced characters in both video games and animation. Originally from Houston, Texas, Sara now lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and son. Mixed Feelings is her graphic novel debut. Learn more about what Sara's up to at saraamini.com. Shadia Amin is a Colombian cartoonist and illustrator based in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a bachelor's degree in sequential art, minoring in illustration. She later earned her master's degree in sequential art, also from SCAD. Her art aims to capture the fun of superheroes, fantasy, and life itself, and her works include Shiny Misfits , Spider-Ham, Aggretsuko, and Olive & Popeye. She has also contributed to anthologies like Alloy: Electrum and Votes for Women: The Battle for the 19th Amendment . Shadia is also a teacher, and when she is not working, she can be found cooking, playing video games, or spending time with her husband, dogs, and cat. Find her online at shadiaminart.com.