On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Yamile Saied Mendez about her newest middle grade novel: The Beautiful Game.

The Beautiful Game is an uplifting, heartfelt novel about family, self-confidence, the power of second chances and soccer, too. 

Come listen as we talk about the power of the page, how Yamile’s character-driven books come to her, the importance of strong, confident characters and much, much more. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/12/30/confidence-and-second-chances-the-beautiful-game-by-yamile-saied-mendez/

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