Clelia Castro-Malaspina – författare

A nonpartisan, unbiased look at the First Amendment and how it informs our daily lives, this book clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade readers.A Junior Library Guild Selection! Chicago Public Library’s BEST BOOKS OF 2023!  The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government. If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn’t kids know more about it? Yes! In Your Freedom, Your Power, middle grade readers get a focused look at their freedoms and rights through the lens of this all-powerful First Amendment. The book engages children in learning more about their country and their rights and responsibilities. Each section will answer key questions readers may have thought about like: Do I have the right to protest at school? Can I be punished at school for something I say on social media? Why can’t I wear whatever I want? Can I text whatever I want? While answering these questions and explaining fundamental legal concepts every kid should know, Your Freedom, Your Power shares the fascinating stories behind some of the most important legal cases and social movements that have affected kids’ lives and rights.

The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's football is one of the most fascinating stories in sports – and women's – history.From the very birth of the sport in 19th century England, girls and women have always found a way to play – and keeping playing – the sport they love, in spite of the bans, challenges, rules and backward-looking attitudes.Fast forward to today and women's football is now officially a global powerhouse. It is the most popular women's sport in the world with an ever-growing number of players, supporters and viewers. With stunningly adept storytelling and a wealth of historical and up-to-date imagery Girls with Goals tells this fascinating story from its origins in working class England to the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Whether you are just starting out in your football journey or you are an experienced player who already loves the sport, you'll come to understand women's football in a completely new way through the intriguing stories and anecdotes from around the world, and characters from past and present – including from the perspective of marginalized athletes in the sport.A love letter to women's football and the female athletes who inspired girls all over the world to pull on their boots, Girls with Goals will honour the women who fought hard to play the sport they loved and paved the way for athletes playing all women's sports today. The full story of the history of the women's game has yet to be told for the YA market so Girls with Goals is a book that every young soccer lover needs on their shelf.