The Brinkley Yearbooks

With irresistible art and relatable, real-kid storylines, the Brinkley Yearbook series is a middle grade graphic novel series that’s all about finding your footing, your confidence, and yourself!

★ “Emotionally astute and sure to inspire readers to embrace dancing to their own beat.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Sax captures the middle school experience with sharp accuracy…. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and sure to ­appeal to middle grade graphic novel fans. ­[A] story of finding the courage to overcome stage fright.” —School Library Journal

★ “Rollicking and tender, this comic knocks it out of the park.” —The Horn Book, starred review

“A story that will encourage readers to spread their wings.” —Kirkus Reviews

“For readers who enjoy realistic graphic novels about sports, school stories, friendship, and issues of identity.” —School Library Journal

★ “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