by Ngozi Ukazu (Author)
"Heartstopper" meets "Heated Rivalry" in the first volume of Ngozi Ukazu's New York Times-bestselling graphic novel series!
Eric Bittle has been a junior figure skating champion, a vlogging sensation, and a talented amateur pâtissier--but nothing could have prepared him for freshman year on the Samwell University hockey team. College hockey is a whole new game, with hard checks, intense practices, and one very attractive--but moody--team captain: Jack. Check, Please!: #Hockey collects the first half of Ngozi Ukazu's beloved webcomic series, a hilarious, heartwarming coming-of-age story about hockey, friendship, and taking a chance on love. This edition features updated artwork and a curated selection of Bitty's most memorable tweets. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Heated Rivalry, this is a story about sports, broships, and finding love in the most unexpected places. New York Public Library - Best Books for Teens
The Boston Globe - Best YA of the Year
Ignatz Award - Outstanding Comic
William C. Morris Award - FinalistAuthor Biography
Ngozi Ukazu is the creator of Check, Please!, a massively popular online graphic novel. She graduated from Yale University in 2013 and received a master's in sequential art in 2015 from the Savannah College of Art and Design. While she used her intensive knowledge of ice hockey to launch Check, Please! in 2013, Ngozi has a deep interest in sports that ranges from half-marathon training to basketball documentaries. Ngozi also cites '90s sitcoms as a major influence in the quirky, found-family feel of Check, Please!
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 6.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 18, 2018
Award: William C. Morris YA Debut Award (2019)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Check Please! #Hockey!
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 2