Jawbreaker by Christina Wyman

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile, a refreshingly honest
middle-grade debut novel about toxic sibling rivalry, socioeconomic
disparity, and dental drama.
Max Plink's life is complicated. Her parents aren't getting along. The school
bullies are relentless - and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all,
her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II
malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces,
which means she lives on Advil and soft foods after each orthodontist
appointment. But now Max has to wear painful (and totally awkward)
orthodontic headgear nicknamed the jawbreaker." Could things get any
worse?
Yes. The journalism competition Max wants to enter has a video component.
But being on camera means showing her face not just to her junior high
classmates, but possibly the whole city. Going viral is the last thing Max
needs, but winning this competition is what she wants most. Turns out,
following her dreams is complicated, too.
Inspired by Christina Wyman's own experience with a Class II malocclusion,
Jawbreaker is a humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly relatable story.

Christina Wymanis a teacher and writer living in Michigan with her husband,
border collie, rescue cat and six raccoons that occupy a tree outside her
bedroom window. Her work has been published in New York Magazine, The
Washington Post, Elle, Ms. Magazine, The Independent, and other outlets.
Jawbreaker is her debut novel. When not writing, she can be found enjoying
chocolate and goat yoga. Connect with her on Twitter @CBWymanWriter

Farrar, Straus and Giroux
On Sale: Oct 24/23
5.38 x 8.25 • 320 pages
9780374389697 • $23.99 • CL - With dust jacket
Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Bullying • Ages 8-12
years