Boot It World Book Day 2023 A. M. Dassu A Boy Everywhere Story Inspiring Award Winning Children's Book

Warm, timely and full of heart, Boot It!: World Book Day 2023 (A Boy, Everywhere Story) is a short, powerful paperback story for young readers, parents, teachers and book lovers who want stories about friendship, resilience and standing up to racism. Written by award-winning author A. M. Dassu, this World Book Day release is ideal for classroom collections, bedtime reading and as a thoughtful gift set addition for children aged 9–13 who enjoy authentic, compassionate fiction.

In this follow-up to Boy, Everywhere, A. M. Dassu continues to explore the lives of Sami and Ali with sensitivity and energy. Sami and Ali dream of playing for the school football team and practise in the park every day, sharpening their skills and growing together as friends. But when they face exclusion because of the colour of their skin, football becomes about more than goals — it becomes a test of courage. Ali must confront not only rival players but also the dismissive “just banter” attitude that masks real prejudice. This compact, focused story shows how young people can challenge injustice while holding onto what they love.

Title in this Set: Boot It!: World Book Day 2023 (A Boy, Everywhere Story)
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN:9781910646847

What makes this children’s series entry stand out is A. M. Dassu’s lived commitment to inclusion and representation. Dassu is the internationally acclaimed author of Boy, Everywhere, Fight Back and Kicked Out — books that have been listed for over fifty-five awards including the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the Carnegie Medal shortlist and recognition from the American Library Association. She is a director at Inclusive Minds and a patron of The Other Side of Hope, bringing real-world advocacy and authenticity to every page.

• Compact paperback edition — perfect for young hands, school libraries and travel reading.
• Relevant themes — tackles racism, belonging and friendship in an accessible way for children and teens.
• Suitable for educators — easy to incorporate into anti-bullying or diversity lessons and group discussions.
• Complementary reading — pairs well with Boy, Everywhere and the forthcoming Kicked Out! for deeper classroom units or reading groups.
• Trusted author — from an award-winning, inclusive-advocacy writer recognized across major children’s literary awards.

Use this paperback edition as a starting point for conversations about fairness on and off the pitch, for weekly reading groups, or as a heartfelt gift that encourages empathy. Boot It! is a compact, emotionally resonant read that brings sporting excitement together with an important message: standing up to racism matters. Add it to your book collection or classroom bookshelf for a timely, powerful story that remains a valuable keepsake and teaching resource.