"Tumble" by Celia C. Perez follows the story of a young girl named Harlyn who navigates the challenges of adolescence, including friendships, family dynamics, and self-discovery. As she grapples with the complexities of growing up, Harlyn finds solace and strength in her passion for gymnastics. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst the pressure of expectations. As Harlyn faces setbacks and triumphs, she learns valuable lessons about resilience, identity, and the power of community, ultimately inspiring those around her through her journey. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2022 by Youth Large Print .

Celia C. Perez is the author of The First Rule of Punk , a 2018 Pura Belpre Author Honor Book, a 2018 Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner, and a 2018 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction and Poetry Honor Book. She lives in Chicago with her family where, in addition to writing books about lovable weirdos and outsiders, she works as a librarian. She is originally from Miami, Florida, where roosters and peacocks really do wander the streets. Visit her at celiacperez. com.