One Life: Young Readers Edition

Introducing the thrilling **Young Readers Edition** of *One Life*, adapted for middle school students! Join Megan Rapinoe, the iconic two-time Women's World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, on her inspiring journey towards equality and justice. This captivating memoir is perfect for young activists eager to learn about advocacy, social justice, and the power of speaking out.

In this engaging adaptation, readers will dive deep into Megan's life—from her formative years in a small California town learning the game of soccer to becoming a prominent voice in global movements such as LGBTQ rights and equal pay for athletes.

*One Life: Young Readers Edition* presents Megan Rapinoe's significant moments, including her courageous decision to take a knee in support of Colin Kaepernick and her groundbreaking lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation for gender discrimination.

Megan emphasizes the role every individual plays in their community and inspires young readers to realize their potential for change. With 272 pages filled with powerful anecdotes, life lessons, and a call to action, this book is not just a memoir—it's a blueprint for young readers to understand their influence and how they can contribute to making the world a better place. Ideal for fans of sports, activism, and inspiring role models, this edition delivers an empowering message about courage and the impact of activism.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593203415
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 272


Description:
Adapted for young readers! Join two-time Women's World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and trailblazing activist Megan Rapinoe in the fight for equality and justice in this middle grade adaptation of her New York Times bestselling memoir, One Life.


You know Megan Rapinoe as an international soccer superstar! She's also a fierce activist, boldly speaking out about issues of equality and justice-from LGBTQ rights to the equal pay movement to Black Lives Matter.

In this adaptation for middle school readers of her memoir One Life, get to know Megan- from her childhood in a small California town where she learned to play soccer and how to fight for social justice; through high school, college and beyond; to 2016 when she became the first high-profile white athlete to take a knee in support of Colin Kaepernik, and also suing the United States Soccer Federation along with her teammates over gender discrimination.

Using stories from her own life and career, Rapinoe discusses the responsibility we have to speak up. In this edition specifically for young readers, she reveals the impact everyone, even kids, can have on their communities and how kids can get involved in making the world a better place.