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"I know when I started hating you. What I can't tell is when I started loving you, too. Maybe I never really hated you at all."Elliot is talented.He's the youngest player on his varsity soccer team. The best defender. When the infuriating sunshine child he played against in the summer tournament shows up at Fredricks High, he's mildly annoyed. When that sunshine child is given a spot on the varsity soccer team, he's sure it's a mistake.Jack is the new kid.He's ecstatic to finally be able to try out for a school soccer team. He's less enthused to find himself on the same team as the angry defender from the summer tournament.When the coach says they have to train together or they won't play in the first game of the season, Jack and Elliot grudgingly agree to work together . . . and find that maybe, they're just what each other needs.A sweet and wholesome, grumpy x sunshine, slow-burn romance awaits! Read more

The third book in the award-winning middle-grade series following Mia Tang and her family as they run a motel in California and face the unique challenges that come with being immigrants to the US. This book finds Mia travelling back to Beijing to see her cousin; and discovering that she’s now caught between two worlds. Read more

Is there anything worse than being coached by your ex?Actually yes, watching your nemesis hit on him.When Emersyn packed her bags for soccer camp, her only plan was to win MVP and the attention of a few scouts. But when she runs into her ex, it throws off her game.As if seeing him isn’t hard enough, the boy who broke her heart is going to be coaching her for the next three weeks. To make matters worse, her rival has just been assigned to her team and made it her mission to land him.Emersyn may have more to lose than just a trophy. This is not how she wanted to spend the last few weeks before senior year. But if she wants to win, she’s going to have to take her heart out of the game and ignore her confusing feelings for her cute ex-turned-coach long enough to crush the competition.Determined not to crumble under head games and heartache, it’s GAME ON! Read more

The new guy at school was Kate's worst nightmare. And that was before he turned her world upside down with a mind-blowing kiss. Now he's something much more terrifying...Kate's an introvert. Levis is...not. Some might say he's a loudmouthed jerk. Kate definitely would, especially since he seems determined to make her life miserable by putting her in the spotlight every chance he gets. His opportunities are endless now that she's babysitting his little brother, and when they're paired up together for an intramural scrimmage? Well, there's no hope of avoiding him now. She's stuck with him, for better or worse.But after her nemesis-turned-teammate kisses her, Kate has a much bigger problem on her hands. Suddenly Levi's mockery seems more like teasing, and what she thought were attempts to humiliate her feel like the push she needs to overcome her fears. So really, the problem isn't that she's stuck with Levi as her partner...It's the fact that she might be falling for her worst enemy. Read more

An extraordinary debut novel, winner of the Branford Boase Award and the Bronze Nestle Children's Book Prize.Paul Faustino, South America's top sports writer, sits opposite the man they call El Gato – the Cat – the world's greatest goalkeeper. On the table between them stands the World Cup... In the hours that follow, El Gato tells his incredible story – how he, a poor logger's son, learns to become a World Cup-winning goalkeeper so good he is almost unbeatable. And the most remarkable part of this story is the man who teaches him – the mysterious Keeper, who haunts a football pitch at the heart of the claustrophobic forest... Read more

When tragedy strikes, Deo's love of soccer is all he has left. Can he use that gift to find hope once more?Just down the road from their families, Deo and his friends play soccer in the dusty fields of Zimbabwe, cheered on by Deo's older brother, Innocent. It is a day like any other ..until the soldiers arrive and Deo and Innocent are forced to run for their lives, fleeing the wreckage of their village for the distant promise of safe haven. Along the way, they face the prejudice and poverty that await refugees everywhere, and must rely on the kindness of people they meet to make it through. Relevant, timely, and accessibly written, Now Is the Time For Running is a staggering story of survival that follows Deo and his mentally handicapped older brother on a transformative journey that will stick with readers long after the last page. Read more

Would-be soccer star Sean McLaine knows what it's like to still inhabit a child's body in high school. Well into junior year, he remains woefully puberty-challenged, and it's messing with his soccer dreams. Ignored by his coaches, he faces daily embarrassment and bullying. Out on the pitch, he's up against practically full-grown men who don't mind greeting his undeniable talent with repeated pummeling.At school none of the girls seem to see him at all. He's a nothing, a nonentity. But not in the eyes of brilliant, whimsical Kayleigh McLaughlin, a recent transplant from Ireland. She is hopelessly drawn to Sean's poetic nature, both in class and on the soccer pitch.Kayleigh wants to help Sean clear the hurdles of a potentially career-ending injury and the echoes of a horrific past trauma. But will Sean's unbridled devotion to soccer doom the couple's budding relationship? He can juggle a soccer ball, but can he juggle reaching for his dreams and having a personal life too? Read more

She’s the enemy… So why do I want to save her?I hate Tabitha Jones. The preppy gossip queen humiliated my best friend, and now she’s my lab partner. When my protest for reassignment fails, I vow to make her as miserable as she makes everyone else. Naturally, we end up in detention-worthy arguments instead of finishing our chemistry assignment.Failing isn’t an option—I can’t risk my spot as soccer team captain. So, I reluctantly agree to study with her after school. When I storm out of our first session, we resort to texting. Without those stupid chocolatey curls and pouty lips distracting me, we might actually get some work done.But something weird happens. Our snarky messages turn into flirty banter, and I start seeing a different side of her. She’s not just mean—she’s hurting. Tabitha admits her so-called friends treat her like garbage, and her attitude is a defense mechanism. She’s bullied worse than anyone realizes.Now, I’m stuck. Do I risk my friendship to protect the girl I swore to hate? And even if I do, can we survive the fallout when no one wants us together?This slow burn, sweet and clean enemies-to-lovers romance is dual POV and will have you rooting for them to stop fighting and start falling. We Shouldn’t Be Together is the first book in a trilogy of interconnected standalone romances set in Ashworth Academy. This first book is set weeks before the events of Shy Girls Can’t Date Frenemies by Milly Rose Read more

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Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir's trust. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the towns streets, and bonding on the weekends spark more than just friendship between them. Read more

Love, Simon meets Bend It Like Beckham in this feel-good contemporary romance about a trans athlete who must decide between fighting for his right to play and staying stealth.“A sharply observant and vividly drawn debut. I loved every minute I spent in this story, and I’ve never rooted harder for a jock in my life.” – New York Times bestselling author Becky Albertalli Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother, and a David Beckham in training. He's also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to a year of isolation and bullying, Spencer gets a fresh start at Oakley, the most liberal private school in Ohio. At Oakley, Spencer seems to have it all: more accepting classmates, a decent shot at a starting position on the boys' soccer team, great new friends, and maybe even something more than friendship with one of his teammates. The problem is, no one at Oakley knows Spencer is trans—he's passing. But when a discriminatory law forces Spencer's coach to bench him, Spencer has to make a choice: cheer his team on from the sidelines or publicly fight for his right to play, even though it would mean coming out to everyone—including the guy he's falling for. Read more

The sequel to The Bad Boy and the Tomboy continues the love story of Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill as they face new challenges and new opportunities.Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill are embarking on a new adventure, attending university on soccer scholarships while figuring out what comes next for them both.Macy’s life has always been her group of friends—specifically Jasmine and Andrew—but now they’re all split up. Macy’s worried that the world that she’s always known, that has helped her become the person she is now, is over, and she’s discovering that facing the adult world of college and dating and friendships growing apart is harder than she thought it would be.Sam is also finding it hard to adjust to this new phase of life. There are the pressures of university, other people, and secrets from his past he wants to keep hidden from Macy, all putting a strain on their relationship.As Macy and Sam begin to tackle their decisions, Macy realizes she will have to answer the question: is their relationship worth fighting for or is it game over? Read more

Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/can’t nobody cop you…Twelve-year-old Nick is a football-mad boy who absolutely hates books. In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel The Crossover, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges – which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal – change his life, as well as his best friend’s. This energetic novel-in-verse by the poet Kwame Alexander captures all the thrills and setbacks, the action and emotion of a World Cup match. Read more

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In Millington Valley, Pennsylvania, five popular high school athletes have made a deadly mistake and vow never to speak of it. Piper Rose, ballet protégé, is laden with guilt and fails her college dance audition and her OCD tendencies morph into self-mutilation. She knows that confessing their misdeed would jeopardize the guys’ soccer scholarships, and the possibility of love with the one who pulled the trigger.Tensions rise, fear mounts, and in-fighting escalates as each teen deals with pangs of conscience. Ultimately, Piper must choose whether to admit their cover-up, shattering the futures of everyone else involved, or wreck her own life.The Lying Season is a cautionary tale about how one moment can destroy lives–it’s a story about choices—self-preservation over loyalty, virtue over remorse, and ultimately integrity over immorality. Read more

Being hit in the face was not a nice way to be wakened. Looking up I could see my step father glaring down at me. Mum had known for some time that I liked dressing and being a girl. My step dad on the other hand... Read more

For the very first time in his decades-long career writing for teens, acclaimed and beloved author Walter Dean Myers writes with a teen, Ross Workman.Kevin Johnson is a great kid and skilled soccer player. With attitude.Then he ends up in jail.Sergeant Brown is a tough cop and Kevin's mentor. With attitude.If Kevin and Brown can learn to trust each other, they might be able to turn things around.Before it's too late. Read more

O Ronnie é um rapaz de cabelo ruivo, sardas e um coração maior do que qualquer estádio de futebol. Desde pequeno que sonhava ser jogador, embora... digamos, o talento não fosse exatamente o seu ponto forte. Mas quando um torneio solidário surge com um objetivo nobre — comprar cadeiras de rodas para quem precisa — o Ronnie não hesita: é hora de entrar em campo!Entre tropeções, remates atrapalhados e muitos momentos hilariantes, o Ronnie descobre que nem sempre é preciso ser o melhor para fazer a diferença. Às vezes, basta aparecer, dar o melhor de si e, claro, nunca perder o espírito.Com ilustrações vibrantes em estilo cartoon 3D, O Ronnie e o Grande Jogo é uma história divertida, comovente e cheia de mensagens positivas para leitores de todas as idades. Ideal para miúdos que adoram futebol, para pais que apreciam uma boa gargalhada, e para quem acredita que os gestos simples podem mudar o mundo. Read more

In 2008, twenty-three year old Carter Oxley packs his bags and drives over a thousand miles to take on a new teaching and soccer coaching job in Texas, with hopes of leaving a troubled life behind in Chicago. Soon, he befriends a football coach, Kyle, who becomes a mentor, friend, and foil to Carter, as they together encounter challenges off and on the field in this coming-of-age sports novel.Author's Note:Specifically, The Offsider highlights the experiences and observances of soccer players and coaches who have lived it; both positive and negative, but specific focus on the individuals in the inception of their coaching careers and adulthood. If you’re looking for ways to improve your formations, set-pieces, creating space, or attacking in the final third- it won’t come here.If you’re looking for finding ways to lose, learning to lead through setbacks, or finding happiness in heartbreaking moments- this is for you.For anyone who has played or coached the game; every tear, every “bad” call, every complaint, and even every loss… every second was worth it. Read more