Scout Is Not a Band Kid: (A Graphic Novel) by Armstrong, Jade

A young girl in middle school will do whatever it takes to meet her favorite author--even if it means joining her school band! A contemporary graphic novel about making your dream come true--and the friends you make along the way.

When Scout learns that her favorite author is doing an exclusive autograph session at the end of the year, she's determined to be there! She officially needs a plan...and when she finds out that her school's band is heading to the same location for their annual trip, an idea takes shape. Being a band kid can't be that hard, right?

As it turns out, learning how to play an instrument when you can't even read music is much, much, MUCH tougher than expected. And it's even harder for Scout when her friends aren't on board with her new hobby. Will she be able to master the trombone, make new band friends, and get to her favorite author's book signing? Tackling everything seems like a challenge for a supergenius superfriend supermusician--and she's just Scout.

Author: Jade Armstrong
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780593176221
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516736 / Scout Is Not a Band Kid


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2022 pg. 91
Publishers Weekly 02/21/2022
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2022
Booklist 04/03/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Jade Armstrong is a non-binary cartoonist who was raised in Almonte, Ontario. They studied animation in the Greater Toronto Area and worked as a background painter for a number of years. They are a member of the comics collective Hello Boyfriend, where they work with their friends creating more zines and short comics. Scout Is Not a Band Kid is Jade's debut graphic novel. You can find them online at @jelajade.