“This is a warm story with an irresistible protagonist, a clever supporting cast, and lively and plentiful game and practice scenes… A fun and deeply satisfying read for teens.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Ukazu, who began Bitty’s story as an uberpopular webcomic, folds in plenty of hockey terms and highlights team camaraderie while skillfully dismantling themes of toxic masculinity.” ― Booklist, starred review Harvey Award Winner for Digital Book of the Year 20Ī New York Public Library Top Ten Book for TeensĪn NPR 100 Favorite Comics and Graphic Novels PickĪ National Cartoonist Society Winner for Best Online Comic: Long Form 2017īest of Austin Arts & Entertainment Critics Pick 2018

Ignatz Award Winner for Outstanding Comic 2019 This book includes updated art and a hilarious, curated selection of Bitty’s beloved tweets.Īwards and Praise for the Check, Please! series:Įisner Award Nominee for Best Publication for Teens 2021 And then, there is Jack -his very attractive but moody captain.Ī collection of the first half, freshmen and sophomore year, of the megapopular webcomic series of the same name, Check, Please!: #Hockey is the first book of a hilarious and stirring two-volume coming-of-age story about hockey, bros, and trying to find yourself during the best four years of your life.

It is nothing like co-ed club hockey back in Georgia! First of all? There’s checking (anything that hinders the player with possession of the puck, ranging from a stick check all the way to a physical sweep). Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey The first book in the New York Times bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series, whose printing campaign is one of the most funded webcomics Kickstarter ever.Įric Bittle may be a former junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and very talented amateur baker, but being a freshman on the Samwell University hockey team is a whole new challenge.

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