Pippa Park Raises Her Game
Pippa Park Raises Her Game by Erin Yun is a middle school novel published by Simon and Schuster on April 13, 2021. This 288-page book follows Pippa, a Korean American girl navigating the complexities of friendships, bullying, and family expectations as she receives a basketball scholarship to Lakeview Private. As Pippa attempts to reinvent herself, she faces the challenges of balancing her old life with new pressures, all while keeping her family’s laundromat a secret from her elite classmates.
Readers will find a relatable story that explores themes of identity and social dynamics through Pippa’s experiences on and off the basketball court. The narrative delves into the impact of social media as Pippa confronts anonymous messages that threaten her carefully crafted persona. With elements of sports and education, this book addresses social themes relevant to young readers, making it suitable for ages 9–12. The edition includes extra content such as discussion questions and a Korean language glossary, enhancing its appeal for classroom and library settings.
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“Pippa is a magnetic heroine, funny and good-hearted.”—Booklist
Readers will cheer on Pippa Park in this wonderful middle school book about friendships, bullying, crushes, and family. In this relatable story, Pippa reinvents herself and discovers who she really is on and off the basketball court. Perfect for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club and Kelly Yang’s Front Desk Series.
Life is full of great expectations for Korean American Pippa Park. It seems like everyone, from her family to the other kids at school, has a plan for how her life should look.
When Pippa gets a mysterious basketball scholarship to Lakeview Private, she jumps at the chance to reinvent herself. At school, Pippa juggles old and new friends, a crush, and the pressure to get As and score points while keeping her past and family’s laundromat a secret from her elite new classmates.
But when Pippa begins to receive a string of hateful, anonymous messages via social media, her carefully built persona is threatened. As things spiral out of control, Pippa wonders if she can keep her old and new lives separate, or if she should even try.
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Extra Content in the Book includes:
Discussion Questions, Author Q&A, and Korean Language Glossary with Pronunciation Guide
Featured! Nevada Reading Week (2023)
Get Caught Reading Poster Pick! (2023)
Featured! The May Book Project (2022)
Nominated! Grand Canyon Reader Award – Tween (2023)
Battle of the Books Pick! (Chicago Public Schools, 2021-2022)
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Complimentary Guides: AAPI Discussion and Anti-Racism Resource
Common Core Language Arts Guide
Tween Book Club with printable activities
Includes word games, make-your-own-book playlist, fortune teller, and discussion questions
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