About This Book
Reach for this memoir when your child is navigating the complex shift in middle school social dynamics, especially if they are a girl who feels pressured to trade their interests for popularity. It is a vital resource for kids who are struggling to maintain their authenticity while facing peer pressure or gender stereotypes in sports and social circles. Misty is a middle schooler who loves football, but she quickly realizes that joining the boys team means fighting for respect on and off the field. While she battles for her place on the gridiron, she also faces a painful rift with her best friend, who is moving toward more traditional interests. This graphic novel offers a realistic, hopeful look at building self-confidence, finding true friends who value you for who you are, and the grit required to be a trailblazer.
