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Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu

Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey

Ngozi Ukazu

First Second · Paperback · September 18, 2018

Check, Please!

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Who it’s for
A comic with sports swagger and a soft spot for teen-romance rhythm.
Genres
YA LGBTQ+ Comics, Hockey, YA Romance Comics
Published
First Second, September 18, 2018

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About this book

"Heartstopper" meets "Heated Rivalry" in the first volume of Ngozi Ukazu's New York Times–bestselling graphic novel series! Eric Bittle has been a junior figure skating champion, a vlogging sensation, and a talented amateur pâtissier—but nothing could have prepared him for freshman year on the Samwell University hockey team. College hockey is a whole new game, with hard checks, intense practices, and one very attractive—but moody—team captain: Jack.

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Check, Please!: #Hockey collects the first half of Ngozi Ukazu's beloved webcomic series, a hilarious, heartwarming coming-of-age story about hockey, friendship, and taking a chance on love. This edition features updated artwork and a curated selection of Bitty’s most memorable tweets. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Heated Rivalry, this is a story about sports, broships, and finding love in the most unexpected places. New York Public Library – Best Books for Teens The Boston Globe – Best YA of the Year Ignatz Award – Outstanding Comic William C. Morris Award – Finalist

Rinkside Charm

A comic with sports swagger and a soft spot for teen-romance rhythm.

Come here for

  • hockey-comics energy
  • romance with rink-side banter

Expect

  • YA pacing
  • collector-friendly entry point

Where it sits

Hockey70%
YA Romance Comics59%
YA LGBTQ+ Comics56%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Coming-of-Age Comics
  • YA LGBTQ+
  • Hockey
Authors
Ngozi Ukazu
Publisher
First Second
Published
September 18, 2018
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
YA Coming-of-Age Comics