by Jonathan Eig
First published 2020
Lola stands on the sidelines watching the boys play soccer. She and her friends know they can play just as well, but the boys won't let them join the game. The girls refuse to accept this rejection. They prove their skills on the field and show they understand the game's strategy better than anyone expected. When the girls finally get their chance to play, they don't just participate. They dominate. Lola and her teammates use smart tactics and teamwork to outplay those who doubted them. The story follows their fight to be included and their triumph when they finally score for the team. This is about young athletes who won't take no for an answer and the satisfaction that comes from proving doubters wrong through skill and determination.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, underdog
96 pages · Paperback · Albert Whitman & Company