This One Summer

A New York Times bestseller
A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
An Eisner Award Winner

Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. One of the local teens - just a couple of years older than Rose and Windy - is caught up in something bad... Something life threatening.

It's a summer of secrets, and sorrow, and growing up, and it's a good thing Rose and Windy have each other.
This One Summer is a tremendously exciting new teen graphic novel from two creators with true literary clout. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of childhood - a story of renewal and revelation.

This title has Common Core connections.

Author: Jillian Tamaki,Mariko Tamaki
Publisher: First Second
Published: 05/06/2014
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.10w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781626720947
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 164736 / This One Summer


Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Michael L. Printz Award - Honor Book
Award: L.A. Times Book Prize - Finalist
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Will Eisner Comic Industry Award - Winner
Award: Young Adult Canadian Book Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/17/2014 pg. 87
Booklist 04/15/2014 pg. 42
Quill & Quire 05/01/2014 pg. 37
School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 144
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2014 pg. 110
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2014 pg. 544 - Book Of Special Distinction
New York Times Book Review 06/15/2014 pg. 19
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2014 pg. 67 - Recommended - Better Than Most
New York Times Book Review 06/22/2014 pg. 26
Shelf Awareness 06/17/2014
PW Best Children's Books 11/03/2014 pg. 48
Quill & Quire Books of the Yr 12/01/2014 pg. 20
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/07/2014 pg. 35
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2014 pg. 26
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2015 pg. 17
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 131 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
BookPage 05/01/2014

About the Author

Mariko Tamaki is a writer of comics and young adult novels. Her books include the graphic novels Skim andThis One Summer with Jillian Tamaki, and Emiko Superstar with Steve Rolston.

Jillian Tamaki is a Canadian illustrator and comics artist living in Toronto, Ontario. She is the creator of two books of personal works (Skim and This One Summer, with Mariko Tamaki) and the ongoing webcomic, SuperMutant Magic Academy.