Bounce Back: No Such Thing As Perfect
By Misako Rocks!
Middle grade “friendship drama” graphic novel series
Macmillan/Feiwel and Friends, November 7, 2023; 256 pages
Series: Bounce Back
Subrights Info
- Translation rights available via New Leaf
- UK/ANZ rights available via New Leaf
- Film/TV rights available via New Leaf
- Merchandising and commercial rights available via New Leaf
Emma can’t help comparing herself to her popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can’t seem to please her mom as much as her sister does. The more Emma measures herself alongside Julia and others, the more pressure she feels to try to change. But trying to be as good as everyone else at everything is exhausting and frustrating.
With help from her friends and basketball teammates, as well as Lexi, the French bulldog she’s dogsitting, Emma realizes that there’s no such thing as “perfect”—and it feels better to be true to herself, instead of trying to please others. But will other people, especially her mom, understand that Emma may not excel at the same things as her sister?
Reviews
“An emotional story that gently advocates for emotional vulnerability.”
Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
- 2024: Amazon Best Seller in Children’s Manga
This book might appeal to fans of Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, the Babysitters Club graphic novel series, and the Berrybrook Middle School series by Svetlana Chmakova.
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Author Bio
Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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