Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs

A parent might reach for this book when their sports-loving child dismisses writing as 'boring' or 'hard,' or when any child is paralyzed by writer's block. The story follows Kevin, a baseball star who is completely stumped by a poetry assignment until he gets an unlikely tutor: the ghost of William Shakespeare. Together, the odd couple navigates sonnets and baseball games, showing how creativity can be found everywhere, even on the pitcher's mound. This humorous and fast-paced novel explores themes of self-confidence, friendship, and the joy of embracing all parts of your identity. It’s a fantastic choice for readers aged 9-12, offering a lighthearted way to make classic literature feel cool and accessible while celebrating the artist inside every jock.