Girls Got Game: Sports Stories & Poems
Edited by Sue Macy
Publisher
Holt
Imprint
Henry Holt
ISBN
Edited by Sue Macy
0805065687
Girls Got Game: Sports Stories & Poems
8.5
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SKU
9780805065688J
Through fiction and poetry, writers celebrate the role of sports in girls’ lives. A basketball player realizes that in order to succeed, her motivation has to come from within. At summer camp, Abbie has to choose between beating her boyfirend in a tetherball championship or losing him. A poet describes the satisfaction she gets from playing tennis. Virginia Euwer Wolff and Jacqueline Woodson are among the contributors to this original collection. Includes author biographies.
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Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction
Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12 books per Year
$252.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Coming-of-Age
