Jennifer Iacopelli
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"Adriana Russo is figure skating royalty. With gold-medalist parents, and her older sister headed to the Olympics, all she wants is to live up to the family name and stand atop the ice dance podium at the Junior World Championships. But fame doesn’t always mean fortune, and their legendary skating rink is struggling under the weight of her dad’s lavish lifestyle. The only thing keeping it afloat is a deal to host the rest of the Junior Worlds...
3) Goldmädchen
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Ihr Leben lang hat Audrey auf diesen Moment hingefiebert: Sie und ihre beste Freundin Emma haben die Chance, bei der Olympiade zu zeigen, dass sie zu den besten Turnerinnen der Welt gehören. Aber es kommt anders als geplant. Denn ihr Trainer, dem beide Mädchen vertrauen, seit sie drei Jahre alt sind, wird wegen Missbrauch an ihrer Mannschaftskollegin verhaftet. Das Team steht vor einem Scherbenhaufen. Obwohl Audrey in Leo, dem Sohn der neuen Trainerin,...
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Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for teen female players, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating rampant misogyny to forging a sisterhood through sweat or just reveling in the love of the game, the stories in Out of Our League address the phenomenal physical and emotional power of teenage athletes as...
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A compelling YA anthology from editors Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports.
A January/February 2024 Kid's Indie Next Pick!
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Ambition. Drive. Determination. Talent. Courage. Teamwork.
Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for players who are teen girls, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of