Benchwarmers

8–12Best for kids★ 4.1

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Sixth-grader Jeff Michaels and his teammate Andi Carillo, a talented girl the coach keeps benched because he doesn't think girls belong on the team, fight for her rightful spot amid bullies and a media firestorm. By award-winning sportswriter John Feinstein.

Why we picked it

It tackles gender fairness in youth soccer head-on through a girl who is simply one of the best players, and the play-by-play reads authentically.

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Benchwarmers

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