Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Sports

by Tami Charles, Marcos Calo (Illustrator)

Overview

Annabelle Louis is a new kid and a nobody at McManus Middle School. Her therapist challenges the ever-skeptical Annabelle to try new things and make new friends to help her cope with her mom's upcoming military assignment in Afghanistan. Annabelle takes the opportunity to create a secret online vlog, Daphne Doesn't, where she makes fun of all the things she thinks are a waste of time, and agrees to give sports a try...reluctantly. Undercover as Daphne, Annabelle makes fun of sports like lacrosse (Why does everyone look like they're chasing butterflies?) and swimming (Poodle hair and wedgies? No thanks!). But when kids around school start viewing and sharing Daphne Doesn't, Annabelle's troubles are just beginning!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496562944
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Daphne, Secret Vlogger
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tami Charles writes picture books, middle grade, young adult, and nonfiction. Her middle grade debut novel, LIKE VANESSA, was selected by the Junior Library Guild for its spring 2018 collection. The American Bookseller's Association also selected LIKE VANESSA for its Indies Introduce Kids List for 2018. Her picture book, FREEDOM SOUP, debuts with Candlewick Press in fall 2019. Tami had the honor of appearing on Good Morning America, where she featured a Thanksgiving version of this popular holiday soup. Tami is also the author of four more books forthcoming with Albert Whitman & Co, Candlewick, and Charlesbridge. Tami resides in New Jersey with her husband and son.

Spanish born Marcos Calo began his career working for various Spanish animation studios as a concept artist for CGI movies. During that time he also worked freelance doing illustration, commercial work, and occasionally comic books. Marcos usually works digitally, although he still likes to start his drawings on paper first. After wandering around different cities, he is finally settled in A Coruña, where his collection of comics and picture books is always growing.

Interviews

Author Tami Charles' middle grade debut, Like Vanessa (Charlesbridge, March 2018), has received plenty of early buzz including: 2017 SCBWI Book Launch Award, 2018 ABA Indies Introduce Selection, Spring 2018 Junior Library Guild Selection, endorsed by New York Times Bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia and multi-platinum recording artist and TV/film actress Vanessa Williams, and will be appearing at the ABA Winter Institute in 2018.; Written in a first-person perspective with a humorous, authentic, and relatable voice that will hook readers and have them rooting for Daphne throughout her adventures.; The series features a multiracial military family that has traveled and lived all over the world, speaks several different languages, and remains tightknit through it all.; Capitalizes on the popularity of YouTube stars among tweens and teens; Offers an inside look into the life of a fictional YouTube/vlog star, Daphne Doesn't.