Close Modal
Wish List 0 Wish List 0
Download high-resolution image

Picture Day

(A Graphic Novel)

Part of The Brinkley Yearbooks

Author Sarah Sax
Paperback
$13.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
5.63"W x 8"H x 0.76"D   | 16 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jun 27, 2023 | 288 Pages | 9780593306871
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile GN220L | Fountas & Pinnell W
Add to cart Add to list Exam Copies
See Additional Formats
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series opener begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through.

Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) 

But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.

Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment—from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself…right?

In the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared, Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward, and Kayla Miller's Click, Picture Day brings answers to perennial questions of what it means to be true to yourself—and a true friend.

Look for the whole Brinkley Yearbooks series:
PICTURE DAY • TRYOUTS • SCHOOL DANCE (Coming August 2025!)
★ "An impressively strong debut....Bold, brash, and honest." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Heartfelt interactions surrounding popularity and identity provide ample fodder for introspective discussion." —Publishers Weekly

"For kids who enjoy realistic graphic novels about school, friendship, and discovering your true self." —School Library Journal

"[A] heartwarming story of self-expression and being unapologetically yourself." —Booklist

"The tensions and resolutions are portrayed through heartfelt dialogue and with pacing that feels authentic for the seventh-grade characters and the setting." —The Horn Book

“Picture perfect.” —Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie
 
“Picture Day is a bighearted story about showing up as yourself—and for your friends. A timely and terrific exploration of navigating both the pressures and the positives of social media and middle school.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
 
“Charming, inclusive, and fun. Picture Day won an instant spot on my to-recommend list.” —Hope Larson, creator of All Summer Long
 
“A sweet, high-energy story about finding your place in middle school, friendship drama, wacky haircuts, and some seriously cool roller skating. I’m certain this series is going to be a classic!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy
 
“A deeply charming book. This will resonate with readers who are unabashedly tied to the cadences of fandom and social media, but also respects their agency and feelings and the unique ways they navigate social dynamics today.” —Shing Yin Khor, creator of the National Book Award finalist The Legend of Auntie Po
 
“Picture Day will reassure readers that while figuring out who you are is complicated (and occasionally painful or embarrassing), it’s totally possible to reinvent yourself into a more authentic you. A delight!” —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah
© Photo by Sarah Deragon
Sarah Sax is an illustrator and comic artist based in Portland, Maine. She studied illustration, animation, and storytelling at Hampshire College and has a background in arts education. Sarah cares deeply about how, why, and what people create, and she works to foster the creative spark in makers of all ages. You can visit Sarah online at SarahSax.me. View titles by Sarah Sax

Photos

additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo

About

Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series opener begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through.

Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) 

But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.

Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment—from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself…right?

In the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared, Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward, and Kayla Miller's Click, Picture Day brings answers to perennial questions of what it means to be true to yourself—and a true friend.

Look for the whole Brinkley Yearbooks series:
PICTURE DAY • TRYOUTS • SCHOOL DANCE (Coming August 2025!)

Praise

★ "An impressively strong debut....Bold, brash, and honest." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Heartfelt interactions surrounding popularity and identity provide ample fodder for introspective discussion." —Publishers Weekly

"For kids who enjoy realistic graphic novels about school, friendship, and discovering your true self." —School Library Journal

"[A] heartwarming story of self-expression and being unapologetically yourself." —Booklist

"The tensions and resolutions are portrayed through heartfelt dialogue and with pacing that feels authentic for the seventh-grade characters and the setting." —The Horn Book

“Picture perfect.” —Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie
 
“Picture Day is a bighearted story about showing up as yourself—and for your friends. A timely and terrific exploration of navigating both the pressures and the positives of social media and middle school.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
 
“Charming, inclusive, and fun. Picture Day won an instant spot on my to-recommend list.” —Hope Larson, creator of All Summer Long
 
“A sweet, high-energy story about finding your place in middle school, friendship drama, wacky haircuts, and some seriously cool roller skating. I’m certain this series is going to be a classic!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy
 
“A deeply charming book. This will resonate with readers who are unabashedly tied to the cadences of fandom and social media, but also respects their agency and feelings and the unique ways they navigate social dynamics today.” —Shing Yin Khor, creator of the National Book Award finalist The Legend of Auntie Po
 
“Picture Day will reassure readers that while figuring out who you are is complicated (and occasionally painful or embarrassing), it’s totally possible to reinvent yourself into a more authentic you. A delight!” —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah

Author

© Photo by Sarah Deragon
Sarah Sax is an illustrator and comic artist based in Portland, Maine. She studied illustration, animation, and storytelling at Hampshire College and has a background in arts education. Sarah cares deeply about how, why, and what people create, and she works to foster the creative spark in makers of all ages. You can visit Sarah online at SarahSax.me. View titles by Sarah Sax

Additional formats

  • Picture Day
    Picture Day
    (A Graphic Novel)
    Sarah Sax
    9780593306888
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jun 27, 2023
    Age 8-12 years
  • Picture Day
    Picture Day
    (A Graphic Novel)
    Sarah Sax
    9780593306888
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jun 27, 2023
    Age 8-12 years

Other books in this series

  • School Dance
    School Dance
    (A Graphic Novel)
    Sarah Sax
    9780593306963
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 26, 2025
    Age 8-12 years
  • Tryouts
    Tryouts
    (A Graphic Novel)
    Sarah Sax
    9780593306925
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    May 07, 2024
    Age 8-12 years
  • School Dance
    School Dance
    (A Graphic Novel)
    Sarah Sax
    9780593306963
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 26, 2025
    Age 8-12 years
  • Tryouts
    Tryouts
    (A Graphic Novel)
    Sarah Sax
    9780593306925
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    May 07, 2024
    Age 8-12 years

Other Books by this Author

Related Articles

General All Gift Blog Children's

Stock Up on Back to School Essentials

Back to school season is right around the corner! Start the school year off right with board and picture books to help young students beat the first-day jitters, activity books and gifts to add something special to their backpack, and bestselling graphic novels to continue building a lifelong love of reading! For older students heading

Read more

Stock Up on Back to School Essentials

General All Gift Blog Children's
Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Use

© 2024 Penguin Random House

Back to Top
0
    • 0
    Wish List (0)