Swimming into Trouble

Read with RIF Book Club Pick for July 2026.

Julia loves swimming and spends most of her time at the community center where her parents run a sushi café. As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, she has been working hard for Personal Best Day, a chance to qualify for a big swim meet. But when an ear infection sidelines her for ten days, Julia worries that all her hard work will be wasted. Desperate to get back in the water, she makes a decision that leads to unexpected problems. Along the way, Julia learns about patience, responsibility, and the importance of leaning on her community when things don't go as planned.