Play Like a Girl -- Misty Wilson, Paperback

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

Author: Misty Wilson
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 09/27/2022
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.01h x 5.53w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780063064683
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2022 pg. 52
Publishers Weekly 08/01/2022
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2022 pg. 115