Saturday, August 9, 2025

ITEM # 0027A Match Point!

Racquetball and Friendship

A debut middle grade graphic novel by Maddie Gallegos about two girls: one who hates racquetball and another who loves it — and the strong friendship that blossoms through, and often despite, the sport. Rosie Vo is at odds with her dad, who pushes his racquetball hobby onto her to the point that she dreads spending time with him. Thankfully, new kid Blair moves to town and quickly becomes friends with Rosie — cool, a great listener, and the perfect distraction from the tension at home. Rosie’s convinced Blair is the answer to all her problems. If only Blair could be the racquetball genius her dad has always wanted! But Blair disagrees, hoping to show Rosie that, with a true friend by her side, she can face both her dad and the sport.