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Grace Woodhouse has left a lot behind. She used to have a great friend group, an amazing girlfriend, and a right foot set to earn her a Division I football scholarship—before she came out as trans. As senior year begins, Grace is struggling to find her place in early transition, new social circles, and a life without football. But when her skills as the best kicker in the state prove to be vital, her old teammates beg her to come out of retirement, dragging her back into a sport—into a way of life—she thought had turned its back on her forever.

Adriana Russo lo tiene claro. Quiere conseguir la victoria y salvar el legado familiar. Pero cuando un imprevisto hace que su plan se tambalee, solo le queda una opción para lograrlo: fingir que la química con su pareja de pista va más allá del hielo. Brayden Elliot no es lo que se dice su tipo ideal, pero ni Adriana es capaz de no caer rendida ante sus encantos. Y no sería difícil creerse su relación (ni que se volviese real) si no fuese por Freddie O'Connell.

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...

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century. Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery—and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War—Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the "Prince of Jockeys." Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory.

A contemporary young adult romance about moving on, finding your place, and recovering after life falls apart. Gymnast Caroline Kepler has three state balance beam titles, a new trick even most elites can’t do, and chronic, undeniable back pain. While she might never be an Olympian, she has...

I have a plan for my senior year. Graduate valedictorian, defend my state swimming title, and get a full ride scholarship to my dream school. I can’t afford to let anything distract me, including my crush on Paul. Then I get a new teammate in the pool. Andrea is my biggest rival, and her older brother, Dylan, is the hot swimmer everyone is after. He’s a troublemaker and the exact opposite of me. When Dylan asks me out, I’m not sure what to do.

Two teens compete to win a reality show in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, but the producers frame them as rivals-to-lovers, in this hilarious YA romance—perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Emma Lord. Winning is Seyoon Shin’s middle name. Okay, it’s not, but she is a winner—despite...

A fiercely honest and spirited debut that shines a spotlight onto mental illness, the cost of keeping secrets, and childhood trauma, through the hopeful eyes of 18-year-old high school wrestling star, Klay Atwater. Klay is destined for greatness, with his eye on the prize – the nation’s top-rated wrestling program at Penn State. He’s also got his eye on Kassie, his adoring, patient girlfriend – and the only person who has ever made him feel safe and loved.

Jonathan begynder på efterskole, men det er ikke helt den start, han havde håbet på. Jonathan er en ægte fodbolddreng, der allerede er spottet af talentspejderne, og det var meningen, at han skulle gå på idrætsefterskole og ikke lave andet end at spille fodbold. Få uger før skolestart brækker Jonathan dog benet og vælger i stedet af starte på den mere kreative efterskole, Ruvinge. Efterskoleroman om sorg, svigt og forelskelse.

Friday Night Lightsmeets Morgan Matson's The Unexpected Everything in this contemporary debut where swoonworthy romance meets underdog sports story. When softball star Liv Rodinsky throws one ill-advised punch during the most important game of the year, she loses her scholarship to her fancy...