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Books like Roller Girl

A high-energy, bruised-knees journey through the growing pains of middle school friendships and the thrill of finding your own track. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Roller Girl.

energetic
awkward
triumphant
spirited

01
All's faire in middle school
Victoria Jamieson
A warm, visually engaging exploration of the awkward clash between a quirky, theatrical family life and the harsh realities of public middle school.
Shares:
- awkward
- earnest
- humorous
- relatable
02
Honor girl
Maggie Thrash
A humid, bittersweet plunge into the dizzying confusion of a first queer crush at a traditional Southern summer camp.
Shares:
- awkward
- earnest
03
On a sunbeam
Tillie Walden
A breathtakingly gorgeous, slow-burn journey through space that feels like a warm hug from a found family.
Shares:
- earnest
04
Courage
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, deeply validating hug of a graphic memoir that makes the terrifying, isolating feelings of childhood anxiety feel manageable and shared.
Shares:
- earnest
- relatable
05
All summer long
Hope Larson
A sun-warmed, gentle graphic novel about navigating the quiet stretches of summer when your best friend is away.
Shares:
- earnest
- relatable
06
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply validating, emotionally honest exploration of the roller coaster of childhood friendships and the quest to find where you truly belong.
Shares:
- earnest
- relatable
07
Lumberjanes Vol. 2
Grace Ellis
A chaotic, joyful celebration of hardcore lady-types fighting monsters and fiercely loving their friends.
Shares:
- earnest
- humorous
08
Lumberjanes Vol. 1
N.D. Stevenson
A chaotic, punk-rock summer camp adventure fueled by supernatural mysteries and fierce, unapologetic girl power.
Shares:
- earnest
- humorous
09
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
Mariko Tamaki
A tender, beautifully illustrated exploration of the messy line between the love we crave and the love we actually deserve.
Shares:
- earnest
10
Spinning
Tillie Walden
A quiet, visually stunning journey through the chill of the ice rink and the warmth of finding your own voice.
Shares:
- earnest
11
When Stars Are Scattered
Victoria Jamieson
A tender, deeply humanizing graphic memoir about holding onto hope and each other when the world leaves you waiting.
Shares:
- earnest
12
Lola and the boy next door
Stephanie Perkins
A vibrant, costume-filled exploration of first love and second chances that feels like a warm hug on a breezy San Francisco day.
Shares:
- earnest
- humorous

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