Awards and HonorsYALSA 2018 Best Fiction for Young Adults
Rainbow List Choice - 2018
Summer 2017 Kids’ Indies Next List, For Teens Booklist Top 10 Books for Youth 2017, Sports & Romance Fiction VOYA’s Perfect Tens 2017 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017, Teen Books
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2017, Teen Fiction
BuzzFeed 28 Best YA Books of 2017
Los Angeles Public Library Best of 2017: Teen Books
Ramona is not your typical heroine in many ways—and proud of it. She is over six feet tall; she is one of the few out lesbians in her small town; and she lives in a trailer.
Topics LGBT. Lesbians. Coming of age. Swimming. Swim meets. The South. Mississippi. Sexuality. Dating. Friendship.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 22.000000
Lexile HL780L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-05-08
JLG Release Date Sep 2017
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
Sports and Recreation High
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection includes exciting books focused on athlete experiences, competition, and the broader culture of sports and recreation. Featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction, selections explore sports through personal stories, real-world perspectives, and a range of activities that reflect the different ways teens engage with sports. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.