
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ana Gomez (Illustrator)
Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series
A soccer star's journey to inspire girls to chase their dreams.
Mary Earps, a determined young soccer enthusiast, discovers her talent for goalkeeping and dreams of playing professionally. Despite the challenges of being a female player, she perseveres, joining international teams and achieving historic victories. Her journey from a passionate child to a celebrated athlete inspires young girls to pursue their dreams and fight for equal opportunities in sports. Will her legacy empower the next generation to break barriers and follow their passions?
Champion, Advocate, Lioness - Mary Earps’ legacy is as powerful off the pitch as it is on.Little People, BIG DREAMS Mary Earps is the positive guide for life that will inspire young girls tofind their strength and empower them to follow their dreams. Little Mary loved playing soccer with her dad and brother, but it wasn’t until she joined her first team that she discovered her talent for goalkeeping. She dreamt of growing up to play professionally, though she knew how challenging that would be as a female player. YetMary never gave up. Since those early days, she has played for several international teams, facing many highs and lows along the way. In the summer of 2022, she joined the Lionesses and helped lead them to a historic victory at the European Championships. Soon after, she was awarded BBC Sports Personality of the Year and named FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Today, she inspires kids everywhere, showing them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to! We all know Mary for her energy on the pitch, but nowit’s time to see her determination to ensure that all girls have an equal opportunity to play the game they love. So, get out there, follow your dreams, and enjoy the journey along the way! Little People, BIG DREAMS Mary Earps features: Quirky and stylish illustrationsA biographical timeline, complete with historical photos and a detailed profile Recommendations for further reading Little People, BIG DREAMSis thebestselling biographyseries for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achievedincredible things, but each began life as a child with a dream.
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