Flip

From the NYT bestselling author of CHECK, PLEASE! comes FLIP, an unforgettable YA graphic novel about self-love, Black girlhood, and how walking a mile in someone else’s shoes can lead to finding yourself.

SENIOR YEAR BUCKET LIST? SWITCH BODIES WITH YOUR CRUSH.

Chi-Chi Ekeh has one huge problem: She keeps having crushes on rich white boys who have no idea she exists. Enter Flip Henderson, the most popular boy at school, who receives Chi-Chi’s private video proposal to go to senior prom.

But when Flip rejects Chi-Chi in front of their entire class, what happens next is completely unexpected: Chi-Chi—shy nerd and scholarship student—switches bodies with Flip. Suddenly Chi-Chi is 6’1” and cool, while Flip gets a crash course on Chi-Chi’s life—that is, k-pop, hair-braiding, and being a poor kid of color at a rich white private school.

With graduation looming and their body swaps lasting longer and longer, Chi-Chi and Flip must form the most unlikely friendship their school has ever seen. But will they survive senior year? And, most importantly, can they find a way back to themselves?

Awards and Praise for Flip:
Junior Library Guild Selection
2025 School Library Journal Best Books of the Year: Graphic Novels
2025 BookPage Best Books of the Year: Young Adult
2025 New York Public Library Best Books of the Year: Teens
2025 Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year: Teen Graphic Novels and Manga

★ “Ukazu carefully balances tough topics like self-hatred, depression, and suicidal ideation with funny feel-good moments, deftly rendered in her characteristically expressive style. The dynamic and engaging illustrations bring to life a heartwarming story of self-love, acceptance, and true connection.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

★ “Brimming with heart and ­humor, this poignant and thought-provoking graphic novel is perfect for fans of awkward ­romantic entanglements with fantastic twists.” —SLJ, STARRED REVIEW

★ “Ukazu draws from her own adolescent struggles to present an engrossing standalone graphic novel about self-acceptance rendered using clean line art, dynamic paneling, and eye-catching color palettes.” —Publisher’s Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

★ “There’s never a dull moment in Flip, which jumps seamlessly between delightful humor and tender introspection. [Ukazu] suffuses the heartfelt narrative with a vibrant energy that pairs perfectly with her colorful, dynamic illustrations. A compelling exploration of self-acceptance, Flip stands out with its lively cast and masterful pacing.” —Bookpage, STARRED REVIEW

“Flip strikes a perfect balance between the hilarity and hijinks of body swapping and the depths of identity and shame.”—Zoe Si, Pulitzer Prize–nominated artist

“Flip is a rare and touching delight that offers a hand through the pain of self-loathing with grace and humor, to triumphant results.” —Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

“Evoking the imagery of The Bluest Eye whenever Flip inhabits Chi-Chi’s body, Flip is a beautiful, hilarious, and heartfelt tale of self-love.” —Victoria Grace Elliott, author of Please Be My Star

“A frank, funny take on how we see ourselves and what we really know about each other.” —Booklist

“Hand this book to readers who struggle with loving themselves, or who, after reading Levithan’s Every Day or its graphic novel adaptation, have ever dreamed of having someone else’s life.” —BCCB

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• Young Adult