Jake Maddox Girl: Over the Net

Jake Maddox Girl: Over the Net
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434289079

Allie loves everything about volleyball except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.

Over the Net

Over the Net
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2009
Genre: Self-confidence
ISBN: 1434212130

Allie loves everything about volleyball except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.

Jake Maddox: Rebound Time

Jake Maddox: Rebound Time
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434240134

Can Sarit learn to love playing basketball without her dad on the sidelines?

Jake Maddox Girl: Victory Vault

Jake Maddox Girl: Victory Vault
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434289133

Kayla is the best gymnast on her team. When she misses her vault at an important gymnastics meet, no one sees her mistake except her best friend, Chandra. When Chandra pressures her to tell the truth, Kayla must decide if keeping her trophy is worth losing her friend.

Jake Maddox Girl: Volleyball Dreams

Jake Maddox Girl: Volleyball Dreams
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434289184

Ramona loves sand volleyball but has a hard team being a team player. When she learns that the court will be destroyed by a plastic company, she must learn the importance of being part of a team.

I'm Not a Girl

I'm Not a Girl
Author: Maddox Lyons
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250792916

Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story from writers Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi about a boy who is determined to be himself, illustrated by Dana Simpson. Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. His parents ask why he won't wear the cute outfits they pick out. His friend thinks he must be a tomboy. His teacher insists he should be proud to be a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. A 2021 Rainbow Book List Recommended Reading Selection

Dancing Solo

Dancing Solo
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434279308

Sarah must ask for help before the upcoming recital or this dance could be her last.

Nothing But Net

Nothing But Net
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2020-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1515891305

Layla loves playing basketball, especially with her best friend, Danika. Now, after spending most of the summer getting ready for tryouts, Layla is eager to move from substitute player to becoming one of the starting five. When tryouts finally arrive, Layla not only makes the main roster but she's also chosen to be the team captain. All of her friends and teammates are excited for her. All, that is, except Danika who is jealous of her friend's success. Layla soon discovers that being both team captain and best friends with Danika is no easy task. Can Layla be a good team captain and a good friend?

Jake Maddox: Dance Team Dilemma

Jake Maddox: Dance Team Dilemma
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434240142

Hannah has to decide what's more important: keeping her spot on her school's dance team or keeping her best friend.

Jake Maddox Girl: Running Scared

Jake Maddox Girl: Running Scared
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434265501

Olivia likes running - when she's doing it for fun, that is. But when her friend convinces her to join the track team, Olivia panics. She's convinced she'll come in last place, and people will make fun of her. So Olivia starts dropping out in the middle of her races. When her aunt realizes what she's doing, Olivia has to face her fears and quit running scared.