Michigan vs. the Boys by Carrie S. Allen
Published by Kids Can Press on October 1st 2019
ISBN: 1525301489
Pages: 304
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This book faces many issues associated with team sports in the high school environment.   Although not subtle Allen outlines some of the more frightening aspects of competition.  Michigan is a skilled ice hockey player on her girl’s hockey team but the high school just cut that team.  In spite of harassment and taunting she joins the boy’s team where the situation gets more difficult.  This book goes beyond a typical sports book, it delves into serious issues of bullying and sexual intimidation.

Michigan vs. the Boys is well written as it depicts situations that no athletic director wants to see in their school.   Coaches should be made aware of this title and librarians will want to included it on the shelves of high school media centers.  Gift to both female and male athletics.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME