May Book Announcement & Schedule
serve it, smash it, win it, own it
Choose your player
Player one
Player two
On your marks
One, two, three
And away they go!!
Sports!, Dream Wife
Earlier this month, I found myself at a bar in Oakland watching a Warriors game and the semifinal of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. This was a new development for me (as was the shot of Fernet I was subjected to that night 🤢!) Though I’d played tons of sports during my youth, I was never the kind of person to follow a team or go to a sporting event at a bar or stadium. It just wasn’t one of the hobbies that I dedicated my time to. So what changed? Two trans men in my life— one of which is an avid fan of women’s sports in particular) gently persuaded/dragged me to baseball, basketball, and soccer games and somehow awoke a love of sports in me. It works out because women’s sports in particular is taking off in a way that I’ve never seen before. And there are more efforts to keep trans folks from playing at all. It’s the perfect time to check out Out of Our League: 16 Stories of Girls in Sports edited by Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli and remember why we love sports in the first place and why everyone deserves a shot to play. LFG!
Check out the reading schedule and places where you can grab a copy of May’s book. ⛹🏾♀️
Schedule
Kick-off: May 3, 2024
Midway Check In: May 13, 2024
Final Discussion: May 24, 2024 at 6PM PST
You can RSVP for the Digital Hang here ⛹🏾♀️ - This means you get an email with the link to join on the day of and gives me a good idea of how many folks to expect!
If you can’t make it to the digital hang, you can always use the comment section to leave your thoughts, reviews, and reflections at any time.
Out of Our League: 16 Stories of Girls in Sports edited by Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli
A compelling YA anthology from editors Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports.
Ambition. Drive. Determination. Talent. Courage. Teamwork.
Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for players who are teen girls, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating rampant misogyny to forging a sisterhood through sweat or just reveling in the love of the game, the stories in Out of Our League address the phenomenal physical and emotional power of teenage athletes as they compete, persevere, and thrive, on and off the field.
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"This book is a knockout. All of the stories have so much heart and beauty. The representation across these pages proves there are strong girls of every race, culture, ability, and background who will fight for greatness in sports and in life." —Sam Butler, Bright Side Bookshop, Flagstaff, AZ
"The characters display grit and determination as they learn a new sport or struggle with team dynamics. Impressively inclusive with plenty of appeal for sports lovers and couch potatoes alike." —Kirkus
"[The character's] victories, outside of pushing themselves and winning scores, are personal and political, and offer an inclusive sense of empowerment that inspires." —School Library Journal
"If you are interested in sports or inspirational stories that empower young girls then you should get your hands on a copy of Out of Our League; 16 Stories of Girls in Sports." —Young Entertainment Mag
Where can I get a copy?
Preview it using Google Books.
Check your local library to see if they have a copy.
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I’m so excited for this one! I don’t consider myself a sports fan, but there is something special about them and this anthology will offer a lot of different experiences and stories! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾❤️