Her Boots, Her Books

The world of children's literature about football has traditionally been dominated by two types of books: biographical accounts of famous...

Over the last few years a quiet pattern has emerged on large self-publish marketplaces: short, cheaply produced biographies of athletes...

Hem and Football  is a haunting, unpredictable, and at times surreal novel that resists easy classification. It begins with what seems to...

Anna Trench’s Florrie  is a quietly powerful debut graphic novel, told in black and white but bursting with emotional and narrative...

When I picked up a second-hand copy of Bend It Like Beckham  by Narinder Dhami, I didn’t realise that the book was a novelisation of the...

Kate Heaney’s Girl Crushed  offers a thoughtful and, at times, uneasy exploration of queer identity, heartbreak, and self-discovery...

Please note the following is based on the data available as of 10th August 2025. Saturation & Gaps Some areas are starting to feel...

The Ballon d’Or shortlist is a snapshot of elite women’s football, and the data I have been able to collect so far gives an interesting,...

Over the past three decades, women’s football has evolved from a near-absence in English-language fiction to a steadily expanding...

Meryl Wilsner’s Cleat Cute  has become something of a BookTok favourite, and on paper, it delivers everything you’d expect: queer...

Bryce Oakley’s Never Mine  is a sweet, low-stakes sapphic romance that mixes fake dating, emotional growth, and just the right touch of...

This Little People, Big Dreams  installment introduces young readers to US soccer star and activist Megan Rapinoe, celebrating both her...

From Matildas legend and beloved Indigenous goalkeeper Lydia Williams comes Saved!!! , a bright and uplifting picture book about a young...

This lively picture-book biography charts Lily Parr’s rise from playing in the streets to stardom with the Dick, Kerr Ladies - highlighting her grit, wit, and legacy in women’s football, brought to life by Carolina Coroa’s bold illustrations

Uncover the fierce, emotionally charged story in The Beast by Paul Hoblin - a YA narrative of identity, rivalry, and self-discovery. Our review dives deep into its compelling themes

After a World Cup win, a superstar escapes to England, and finds more than solace in Hotshot by Clare Lydon. Our review explores Sloane and her coach’s slow-burning romance off the pitch

Join imaginative adventures in Sammy Striker and the Football Cup by Catherine Emmett & Joe Berger - a playful, sporty children’s story brimming with teamwork and fun. Read our full review

Rivals at soccer camp, unexpected romance off the pitch - You Don’t Have a Shot by Racquel Marie serves up summer love, teamwork, and self-discovery. Our review breaks down its charm

“You can’t win without gay players.” – Megan Rapinoe And honestly? She’s right. Here's a list to celebrate that fact. I am optimistic...