{"product_id":"why-cant-they-play-a-graphic-novel","title":"*PREORDER* Why Can’t They Play? A Graphic Novel Reimagining Tryouts So All Kids Have the Chance to Play","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Shipping will begin late August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFrom the RE.sport Team, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eillustrated by Crystal Yang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou walk past the tryout poster in the hallway.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome kids can’t wait.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome feel nervous.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome don’t even stop to look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is stopping some kids from trying out for the team while others don’t think twice? What makes some kids excited, while other kids don’t even consider signing up?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsking “Why Can’t They Play?” seems like  a simple question, but it has an incredibly complex answer. All kids should be able to play, but for some, a tryout poster hanging in the hall is just another reminder of why they can’t play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this graphic novel, a team of researchers breaks down some of the main ways that a soccer tryout can exclude many kids—and why that’s wrong, and what kids, coaches and educators can do about it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we work together, we can find a way that we can all play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Coaches + Educators: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease indicate in the order notes section of the checkout page if you’d like to get the free PDF package of tryout assessments, lesson plans, and more resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk discounts are automatically applied:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% off orders of 5-9 books\u003cbr\u003e25% off 10-19 books\u003cbr\u003e35% off 20+ books\u003cbr\u003e50+ books: please contact info at stronggirlpublishing.com for custom pricing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT RE.sport:\u003c\/strong\u003e RE.sport, a research-driven initiative housed in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, is reimagining and rebuilding sport through research. Led by Dr. Catherine Sabiston, this groundbreaking project unites youth voices, community sport leaders, and academic experts to reshape Canada’s sport and physical activity system — making it more inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all young people, especially girls and those facing systemic barriers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ussoccer.com\/soccer-forward\/resource-hub\/why-cant-they-play\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ussoccer.com\/soccer-forward\/resource-hub\/why-cant-they-play\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9045\/2289\/files\/Untitled_design.jpg?v=1781872093\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strong Girl Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51874577383745,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9045\/2289\/files\/1776113345.png?v=1776114012","url":"https:\/\/stronggirlpublishing.com\/products\/why-cant-they-play-a-graphic-novel","provider":"Strong Girl Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}