Football is for Everyone

<p><b>*Shortlisted for the Charles Tyrwhitt Children''s Sports Book of the Year Award 2025*</b><br>-----<br><b>''Rico and Nick make a great team!'' Jacqueline Wilson</b><br>-----<br>An empowering and authentic football story by Junior Premier League footballer Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the beloved Nick Sharratt about bravery, teamwork and making sure EVERYONE is included.<br>-----<br>Charlie LOVES football. In fact, it is his life. <br><br>He practises morning, noon and night and all of his dreams come true when he gets a spot on a pro football team.<br><br>However, at Charlie’s school things aren’t going so well as one of his friends starts leaving him out during football. Charlie notices that other children are being left out too – just because they are different. But Charlie knows that football is for EVERYONE so he starts a team where ALL are welcome, no matter who you are or what you look like.<br><br>A heart-warming tale about the importance of including everyone.<br><br>‘A positive tale of triumph over adversity. We thoroughly recommend it.’ Show Racism the Red Card</p>