Last Day Pool Party

★ “[A] witty and acutely observed graphic novel that recalls The Breakfast Club….The result is a gentle and charming story of belonging and finding the courage to start anew.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “Sunny and sweet yet relatable and intimate—in short, the perfect summer read.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“The narrative comes together fluidly and captures ample doses of middle school angst. Bright and simple yet engaging artwork, with especially expressive faces, brings everything to a satisfying conclusion.” —School Library Journal“Touching on the positive and negative effects of the digital era on socialization, this sweet summer read models healthy boundaries and communication within friendships.” —Booklist

Emma Steinkellner is an illustrator, writer, and cartoonist living in Los Angeles, California. She is a graduate of Stanford University and the illustrator of the Eisner-nominated comic Quince. She is the author and illustrator of The Okay Witch and Nell of Gumbling graphic novel series.