Out of Our League: 16 Stories of Girls in Sports

A compelling YA anthology from editors Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports.   A Kid's Indie Next Pick! A Junior Library Guild Selection! A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year!   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.   Featuring stories from:    Jennifer Iacopelli • Sarah Henning • Miranda Kenneally • Amparo Ortiz • Maggie Hall • Yamile Saied Méndez • Naomi Kanakia • Leah Henderson • Sara Farizan • Aminah Mae Safi • Kayla Whaley • Carrie S. Allen • Juliana Goodman • Cam Montgomery • Dahlia Adler • Marieke Nijkamp   "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