Life for any ‘tween is full of ups and downs, and Astrid’s life is no different. To complicate matters, there’s her passion for roller derby. Used to doing everything with her best friend Nicole, Astrid decides to attend roller derby camp for the summer all on her own. Embarking on this adventure without the comfort of her best friend beside her, Astrid gradually learns how to stand on her own two feet and rise to new and sometimes scary challenges. She learns brand new roller derby skills, tests the waters of new friendships, handles her first roller derby bout, and even takes on junior high.

Young listeners will love Roller Girl, a heartwarming and fun tale that follows 12-year-old Astrid through her ups and downs. The theme of roller derby encourages girls to be brave, try new things, and work hard to achieve goals. Astrid instantly connects with listeners as they see their own trials, from the fear of failing to dealing with blossoming and fading friendships, reflected in her story. Winner of a Newbery Honor Award, Roller Girl is an engaging and inspiring listen for ‘tweens and teens, boys as well as girls, and their parents.

A real-life derby competitor, author Victoria Jamieson perfectly captures what it feels like to be a pre-teen and builds a character that is both unique and widely relatable to young listeners. The audiobook is performed by a full cast of talented voices, led by Almarie Guerra as Astrid, bringing the various characters to life. Get caught up in the turbulent life of a ‘tween and the fast-paced, hard-hitting, girl-power world that is Roller Girl.