Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm are a team for several books. Some of my favorites are from the Sunny series. I did not love all of them, but for the most part, they have been fun. They are slightly younger than some of the others out there, but work for multiple ages. I like that Sunny is from the late 1970s. And is mostly a relatable character because growing up and growing pains do not change much.
Now, book five, Sunny Makes Her Case: A Graphic Novel by the Holms might be one of if not my favorite so far. This graphic novel has the usual coming of age issues, but there is debate tossed in as the sport in question. Or the not sport, as the two that start the debate team are literally the two that start the debate team (the school has never had one before) because they are not really sports people. While several issues were brought up (such as there are no cheer leaders for debate and first dates) nothing is too deep. We focus more on the idea of how you have to be ready to debate the theme from either side and how that helps Sunny in her everyday life.
The illustrations are cute, simple, and colorful. They are a bit “flat” as in not glossy, but not dull. The details are basic, but get the job done. Things are there to support and not detract from the actual story. If you know the Sunny series, you know what you can expect. I like the moments that show you the era. The tv, rugs, clothes, all scream 1970s (Sunny must get a new outfit for a debate and the woman sales clerk is a wonderful example of this).