The Derby Daredevils

I will never get sick of hearing people’s roller derby names. I absolutely flew through this book. I mean, as sports go, roller derby has gotta be one of the coolest! The first in this series follows Dynamic Duo Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) as they round out their derby team. They both have big expectations for how everything will come together, but, of course, getting more girls involved in a duo leads to new, thorny dynamics.

I particularly love the ensemble cast of this book as it builds for the series to follow. Derby Daredevils also… show more.

As a diehard roller derby player and fan of graphic novels, this highly-illustrated book (which is the first in a series) is the perfect middle ground for visual learners who also love to read prose. Not to mention another fantastic recruiting tool for junior derby leagues (and future adult leagues) all over the world.

Honestly, regardless of your age, I dare you to make it through this book without yearning to google your local league and attend the first bout you can. The angst, the drama, the hilarious moments that feel so true to derby life, you may trip and… show more.

Kenzie and Shelly aspire to greatness on the roller derby track, but they’re told they are too young to play.

One day, they see a flyer for tryouts for a new junior derby league for girls 10-14. The try-outs are in a week. All girls must try out individually. Determined to stay together, Kenizie and Shelly find a loophole: teams of five may try-out together. All they have to do is find three more girls to join their team.

Doing that proves to be easier said than done. Friendships are tested, crushes are a thing, and the competition is intense.… show more.