sports for women

"In 2021, the U.S.A. Softball Olympic Team won a silver medal in Tokyo, Japan. The women on the team worked hard for years to achieve this . . . feat, likely having played softball starting on teams at school or in their communities. Readers inspired by their accomplishments, or simply interested in what softball is all about, can find just what they're looking for in this book. The main content covers the popular girls' sport and includes basic rules, team make up, leagues, and national and international competitions"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the objectification, underrepresentation, and struggle of female atheletes.

"When college freshman Grace Mendes reluctantly attends her first pillow fight match, she falls in love with the surprisingly gritty sport. Despite her usually shy, introverted, and reserved nature, Grace decides to try out for the Pillow Fight Federation (PFF), a locally famous league of fighters with larger-than-life personas. . . They may battle with pillows, but there is nothing soft about these fighters. . . . Grace struggles with deep-seated body image issues, so she is especially shocked when she makes the competitive league. . . . As her first official fight performing as newly crafted alter-ego/ring persona Cinderhella looms on the horizon, the real battle taking place is between Grace and her growing insecurities. What if people laugh or make fun of her? Why did she think she could pillow fight in the first place when she doesn't look like your 'typical' athlete? Turns out, no one is laughing when Cinderhella dominates her first match in the ring. And as her alter-ego rises through the ranks of the PFF, gaining traction and online fame (and online trolls), can Grace use the spotlight to become an icon for not just others, but most importantly, for herself?"--Provided by publisher.

"In A League of Her Own shares the inspiring stories of nineteen groundbreaking women in the world of sports. Using exclusive interviews and her own unique lens, former NBA scout and NFL cheerleader Bonnie-Jill Laflin captures the remarkable life journeys of these iconic women whose bravery and hard work have changed the face of sports and culture"--.

When college freshman Grace Mendes reluctantly attends her first pillow fight match, she falls in love with the surprisingly gritty sport. Despite her usually shy, introverted, and reserved nature, Grace decides to try out for the Pillow Fight Federation (PFF), a locally famous league of fighters with larger-than-life personas like Pain Eyre, Miss Fortune, and champion Kat Atonic. They may battle with pillows, but there is nothing soft about these fighters. The first and only rule to pillow fighting is that the pillow needs to be the first point of contact; after that, everything else goes. Grace struggles with deep-seated body image issues, so she is especially shocked when she makes the competitive league and is welcomed into the fold of close knit, confident fighters. As her first official fight performing as newly crafted alter-ego/ring persona Cinderhella looms on the horizon, the real battle taking place is between Grace and her growing insecurities. What if people laugh or make fun of her? Why did she think she could pillow fight in the first place when she doesn't look like your "typical" athlete? Turns out, no one is laughing when Cinderhella dominates her first match in the ring. And as her alter-ego rises through the ranks of the PFF, gaining traction and online fame (and online trolls), can Grace use the spotlight to become an icon for not just others, but most importantly, for herself?.

"No matter the sport, the message to girls and women is the same: Be aggressive, but not too aggressive. Win at all costs, but be polite while doing it. Get strong, but not too big. Female athletes have long been conditioned to perform under these standards, gracefully and without complaints. Yet, behind the scenes, female athletes are suffering from disordered eating and substance use; depression and anxiety; emotional and sexual abuse; racism and discrimination; self-harm, and even suicide ideation. When global tennis star Naomi Osaka and gymnastics world champion Simone Biles took breaks from competing to tend to their mental health, many were compelled to ask: What is causing this mental health crisis in women's sports? In 'The Price She Pays,' Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown illuminate where we are going wrong--and how we can correct course. Through first-hand accounts, research, and reporting, they reveal the deep layers of trauma and mistreatment women experience in their pursuit of excellence in sport. They show parents, coaches, and athletes how to recognize the signs of mistreatment and mental health issues, and reveal how, by focusing on the wellbeing of the whole person--not just the athlete--we can provide women and girls with the support they need to thrive, in whatever sport they choose, at whatever level they compete"--Provided by publisher.

"[A] . . . history of women and their fight for equality, told through the influential world of sports"--Provided by publisher.

"A richly reported and provocative look at the history of women's sports and the controversy surrounding trans athletes by a leading LGBTQ+ sports journalist. Fair Play looks at all sides of the issue and presents a reasoned and much-needed solution that seeks to preserve opportunities for all going forward"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the history of women's tennis, including stories about inspiring women and their achievements.

Lacrosse has been around for hundreds of years! But recently, it's growing as a sport around the world-especially for girls. This book introduces this popular sport to a new generation of players ready to take on the speed and stamina of lacrosse. From positions to gear, the main content gives girls the basics of what it would be like to be on a lacrosse team. Full-color photographs of girls and women playing lacrosse allow readers to visualize themselves on the team.