Speed Camp

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses a stereotypical belief, like 'that's a boy's thing' or 'girls can't do that'. Set at a high-speed race camp, the story follows Dylan, who is determined to win but is shocked when his partner, Joe, turns out to be a girl. He must confront his own biases about what girls are capable of to succeed. The book directly addresses themes of teamwork, fairness, and challenging gender stereotypes in an accessible, action-packed story. For early chapter book readers, particularly ages 7-9, this is a fantastic, high-interest option. It uses the excitement of car racing to open a gentle conversation about prejudice and the importance of looking past first impressions to see a person's individual skills and strengths.