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Sol Goes for Goal!
  • Published: 8 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593651681
  • Imprint: Random House Graphic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $55.00

Sol Goes for Goal!

(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)

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8 July 2026
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8 July 2026
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It's back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol's trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel—filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!

Welcome back to Hillside Valley-this time it's Game On for Sol!

Twelve-year-old Sol is a great friend, a model student, a beloved daughter and a star soccer player. At least that's what everyone always expects of her. But when the soccer team captain Lily walks by, Sol starts to lose focus. What's with this heart fluttering feeling she has around Lily?! And how can she stay the star player--the star everything--that people see her as if she can barely remember her name (much less how to play soccer) around Lily? Is Sol destined to let everyone down, including herself? Or can she figure out how to be the Sol she wants to be...on and off the field. Settle back into the cozy community of Hillside Valley in this second irresistible graphic novel! And don’t miss the first Hillside Valley Graphic Novel, Speak Up, Santiago!
  • Published: 8 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593651681
  • Imprint: Random House Graphic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $55.00
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About the authors

Julio Anta

Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic book series HOME, and his work at Marvel and DC Comics. Julio is making his middle grade debut with Speak Up Santiago.
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Gabi Mendez

Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with Lo and Behold and lives in Chicago, where she’s working on the next Hillside graphic novel.
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Praise for Sol Goes for Goal!


Here's what people are saying about the Hillside Valley Series!

  • "A love note to bilingual kids."—Booklist
  • "Heartwarming and hopeful . . . the “Hillside Valley” series is a perfect addition to graphic novel collections."—School Library Journal on Speak Up, Santiago