Play Like a Girl

ISBN: 0063064685

Author: Wilson, Misty

Condition: New

Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her towns football team in this empowering graphic memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns.Mistynever shies away from a challenge, on or off the field. So when the boys tell her she cant play football, theres only one thing to do: join their team and show them what shes got.But the training is rougher than she thought-and so are the other guys, who arent thrilled about having a girl on their team.Middle school isnt 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 doesnt 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 seriesThis is the book I wish Id had as a kid. Mistys 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 mens pro football, and founder of Grrridiron Girls