Looking for a middle grade graphic novel that combines soccer, friendship, teamwork, and real middle school problems? Today’s First Chapter Friday pick is Offside by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, illustrated by Mari Costa—the team behind a fresh new story perfect for graphic novel fans and soccer-loving readers!
Offside takes us to Jackson Middle School, where the soccer team is going co-ed for the first time. Nicky fought hard for girls to have the chance to play, but team captain Al is determined to keep them off the team. Before long, their rivalry threatens to divide the entire team. But when Palmer begins looking into Nicky's reasons for joining, he realizes there may be a much bigger problem than what's happening on the soccer field. Can this group of very different players figure out what it actually means to be a team?
Published by Graphix, Offside features text in both English and Spanish and explores friendship, gender equity, belonging, teamwork, and what happens when winning comes at the expense of others.
Teachers, librarians, and parents: If you're searching for engaging middle grade graphic novels, soccer books for kids, bilingual books, or high-interest books for reluctant readers, add this one to your list! It's especially well suited for conversations about perspective, character motivation, stereotypes, conflict, empathy, and teamwork.
Find Offside at your school or public library, local independent bookstore, or Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4q5BFtd
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First Chapter Friday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY CLASSROOM RESOURCES: www.wordnerdcollaborative.com
First Chapter Friday Student Engagement Worksheet Pack on TpT:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Read-Aloud-Videos-Engaging-Middle-School-Reading-Resource-8469855
Thanks so much to Scholastic for sending a copy of this book my way and for allowing me to share it with my audience! :)
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Offside takes us to Jackson Middle School, where the soccer team is going co-ed for the first time. Nicky fought hard for girls to have the chance to play, but team captain Al is determined to keep them off the team. Before long, their rivalry threatens to divide the entire team. But when Palmer begins looking into Nicky's reasons for joining, he realizes there may be a much bigger problem than what's happening on the soccer field. Can this group of very different players figure out what it actually means to be a team?
Published by Graphix, Offside features text in both English and Spanish and explores friendship, gender equity, belonging, teamwork, and what happens when winning comes at the expense of others.
Teachers, librarians, and parents: If you're searching for engaging middle grade graphic novels, soccer books for kids, bilingual books, or high-interest books for reluctant readers, add this one to your list! It's especially well suited for conversations about perspective, character motivation, stereotypes, conflict, empathy, and teamwork.
Find Offside at your school or public library, local independent bookstore, or Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4q5BFtd
MORE FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
First Chapter Friday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY CLASSROOM RESOURCES: www.wordnerdcollaborative.com
First Chapter Friday Student Engagement Worksheet Pack on TpT:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Read-Aloud-Videos-Engaging-Middle-School-Reading-Resource-8469855
Thanks so much to Scholastic for sending a copy of this book my way and for allowing me to share it with my audience! :)
#FirstChapterFriday #OffsideGraphicNovel #ChristinaDiazGonzalez #MariCosta #MiddleGradeBooks #GraphicNovelsForKids #MiddleGradeGraphicNovels #SoccerBooks #wordnerd #BooksForMiddleSchoolers #MiddleSchoolELA #BilingualBooks #BooksForReluctantReaders #BookRecommendations #SchoolLibrarians #ReadingEngagement #amandazieba