Debut author/illustrator Audrey Meeker playfully explores complicated friendships, gender norms, and navigating other people’s expectations in this charming middle grade graphic novel.

Marcus McCalister wants to fit in. So much so that hes still playing on a soccer team with his childhood friend Ted, despite not liking socceror Tedall that much.

Izzy Briggs wants to stand out. Being labeled the weird kid for her bold fashion choices is the price an aspiring designer must pay for a life of greatnessbut being confident isn’t always easy.

So when Izzy and Marcus are paired together to perform a swing dance routine for a gym project, its no surprise that everything goes up in flames, including their grade in the class. Until their gym teacher proposes a deal: if the pair performs the swing routine in the upcoming talent show, theyll receive extra credit and a passing grade. They accept. . . but Izzy has her own proposal for Marcus: this time, she gets to be the lead.