Acknowledgements

This book wouldn’t have been possible without the thoughtful and thorough guidance of editor Kat Mototsune. To all the staff at Lorimer for their work in helping this book become reality, thank you. Special thanks to Alya Ramadan and her family for their insights. I’m grateful for early guidance from Project Literacy in Kelowna. Finally, this is for any girl who just wants the chance to play soccer.