Offside: A Graphic Novel - by Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From the author of the USA Today and Indie bestselling Invisible, a must-have graphic novel about five very different students who may just have more in common than they thought.

Can you get ahead if it means leaving everyone behind?

Al, Nicky, Palmer, Fabiola, and Seba are all on the school soccer team. But that doesn't mean they're all on the same side.

For the first time ever, the Jackson Middle School soccer team is going co-ed thanks to Nicky's determination. But Al is going to do whatever he can to keep the girls off the team, just the way his father wants.

When Al and Nicky's rivalry threatens to tear the team apart, everyone's going to have to pick sides. That is, until Palmer looks into why Nicky joined the team, and he starts to realize that there's a bigger problem than what's on the field. . .

And maybe the only way to truly win is together.

With text in English and Spanish, Offside features the groundbreaking format used in Invisible, paired with engaging, accessible, and entertaining storytelling. This Breakfast Club-inspired story by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Mari Costa is a must-have graphic novel about soccer, friendship, and what it really means to work as a team.

Review Quotes

Praise for INVISIBLE by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein:

A USA TODAY Bestseller

An instant INDIE BESTSELLER

INDIE Next List Recommended Book

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

ALA Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table Top Ten Graphic Novel

Notable Book for a Global Society Award

Cybils Award Winner

Nerdy Book Club Award

Texas Bluebonnet List

Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winner

Amazon #1 New Release

A Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Read

"A story that shouldn't be missed." -- Entertainment Weekly

"This is a must-read." -- Book Riot

★ "Illuminating and engaging. With a sweet twist at the end, multifaceted characters, and moments of genuine comedy, this is pitch-perfect for anyone who loves Raina Telgemeier or Varian Johnson." -- Booklist, starred review

★ "Truly unique... An entertaining and spirited reading experience." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Invisible celebrates individuality and community while transcending language barriers." -- Bookpage, starred review

About the Author

Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar Award-winning author of Concealed, Moving Target, The Red Umbrella and A Thunderous Whisper. She is the author of the graphic novel Invisible, with Gabriela Epstein. Her books have received numerous honors and recognitions including the Florida Book Award and the Nebraska Book Award. They have also been named the American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and the International Reading Association's Teachers' Choice. Learn more at christinagonzalez.com.