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by Julio Anta (Author), Gabi Mendez (Illustrator)
It's back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol's trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel--filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!
Welcome back to Hillside Valley-this time it's Game On for Sol! Twelve-year-old Sol is a great friend, a model student, a beloved daughter and a star soccer player. At least that's what everyone always expects of her. But when the soccer team captain Lily walks by, Sol starts to lose focus. What's with this heart fluttering feeling she has around Lily?! And how can she stay the star player--the star everything--that people see her as if she can barely remember her name (much less how to play soccer) around Lily? Is Sol destined to let everyone down, including herself? Or can she figure out how to be the Sol she wants to be...on and off the field. Settle back into the cozy community of Hillside Valley in this second irresistible graphic novel! And don't miss the first Hillside Valley Graphic Novel, Speak Up, Santiago!Author Biography
Julio Anta is an Eisner nominated Cuban and Colombian American author originally from Miami, Florida. In addition to the Hillside Valley series, he is best known for his graphic novels This Land Is Your Land: A Blue Beetle Story and Frontera. Julio lives in New York City where he works to tell stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages.
Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator who made her graphic novel debut with Lo and Behold by Wendy Mass. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi lives in Chicago, where she is currently working on her next graphic novel.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 09, 2026
