num_pages: 272
description: 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.Misty never 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 thoughtand 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 everyoneincluding herselfwhat 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 &amp; 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
language: English
title: Play Like a Girl
publisher: Balzer + Bray