The next great middle grade author.ColbySharp, literacy advocate

From theUSA Todaybestselling author ofJawbreakerandSlouch,Breakoutisa fresh and funny middle-grade novel about a girl with chronic acne figuringout how to feel good in her own skin.

Ellis Starr likes learning about active volcanoes. She does not like havingacne that resembles them. But its not just cosplaying as a pepperoni pizzathat has Ellis on the verge of erupting. Her moms hot-and-cold moods have thetwo of them butting heads nonstopespecially now that her mom is dating for thefirst time since her parents separation. Then theres Elliss best friend,Aggy, whose own lifeand skinseems perfect. And who could forget that Ellisstill needs to decide on a research topic for a big school project.

With eighth grade proving to be every bit as pesky as a new pimple, Ellissonly bright spot is the time she spends with her aunt Lydia, whose adorablepuppy, Rocco, is a natural stress reliever. (And perhaps the perfect subjectfor her project.) Maybe this season of breakouts can lead to a breakthroughabout what Ellis needs to truly feel good in her own skin.

Rising star author Christina Wyman takes on a quintessential middle-schoolexperienceacnewith her trademark humor, honesty, and heart.Breakoutisa must-read for kids ages 8-12 who love Raina Telgemeier, Terri Libenson, KellyYang, Gordon Korman, and other endlessly funny and deeply heartfelt books thattackle big topics and universal coming-of-age experiences alike.

If you enjoyedBreakout, youll also love theUSA TodaybestsellersJawbreakerandSlouchfromChristina Wyman. Order your own copy today!

About the Author

Christina Wymanis a teacher and writer livingin Michigan with her husband and silly rescue cats named Alfred and GretaCannolinot to mention the raccoons, owls, and hummingbirds that occupy a treeoutside their bedroom window.

She grew up in a tiny apartment with her family in Brooklyn,New York, where she dreamed of becoming a writer.

Her work has been published inNew York Magazine,TheWashington Post,Elle,Ms. Magazine,TheIndependent, and other outlets.

When shes not writing, you can find her stocking up onchocolate or trying to convince her husband to adopt more cats.

Most recently, shes developed a passion for eatingstrawberry jam straight out of the jar.

Christina is theUSA Today-bestselling author ofthe middle-grade novelsJawbreaker,Slouch,andBreakout.