Curveball
Curveball by Pablo Cartaya is a contemporary graphic novel for kids published by Disney Publishing Worldwide in 2024. This 192-page book is presented in English and explores the journey of Elena Rueda, a talented young baseball player who finds herself at a crossroads when she realizes that the joy of the game has faded. As the only girl on her team, Elena grapples with her identity beyond the sport, prompting her to seek new experiences during a summer spent with her brother’s friends.
Readers will discover how Elena’s time in an empty sandlot opens up a world of imagination and play, allowing her to reconnect with her true self. The narrative delves into themes of adolescence and coming of age, highlighting the importance of friendship and self-discovery. With engaging illustrations by Miguel Diaz Rivas, Curveball presents a relatable story that resonates with young readers navigating their own challenges and passions.
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Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel for kids, from the New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, Pablo Cartaya, in partnership with New York Times best-selling illustrator Miguel Diaz Rivas.
Baseball is Elena Rueda’s entire life- She may be the only girl on her team, but she’s the best player and everyone knows it. Except . . . Elena has stopped having fun, and it’s time to leave the sport behind.
The problem is, Elena has no idea who she is without a bat in her hand. Can a summer spent with her brother’s quirky friends in an empty sandlot that offers a world of possibility show Elena who she is-and teach her to love to play again?
“Sure to be a heartwarming hit.” -Johnnie Christmas, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Swim Team
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