Key Player

With the Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? Her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out on the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But Mia is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an article for P.E. instead! It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena. She'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears, but if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Youth Large Print
Published: 09/23/2026
ISBN: 9781420539004
Pages: 414
Large Print
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 516448 / Key Player
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 9