Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as
the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic
memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns.
Misty never shies away from a challenge, on or off the field. So when
the boys tell her she can't play football, there's only one thing to do:
join their team and show them what she's got.
But the training is rougher than she thought--and so are the other guys,
who aren't thrilled about having a girl on their team.
Middle school isn't so easy, either. Misty wants to fit in with the
popular kids, but they think a girl playing football is "weird." Even
her best friend doesn't get it.
Can Misty find a way to score points with her teammates, make new
friends, and show everyone--including herself--what it means to play
like a girl?
"I am a huge fan of Misty and her courageous journey of staying true
to herself. Readers will love her!" --Terri Libenson, New York Times
bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series
"This is the book I wish I'd had as a kid. Misty's passion for
football and her fight to play in a male-dominated sport while balancing
friendship and crushes makes for a winning read!" --Dr. Jen Welter,
first female NFL coach, first female running back in men's pro football,
and founder of Grrridiron Girls