Welcome to SPORTY GIRL BOOKS. At SPORTY GIRL, we want to give all girls the chance to love, watch, play, read, and write about any sport that interests them. We look forward to the day when the words, "You play like a girl," is the biggest compliment anyone can receive.

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We are back open for book reviews, interviews, features, guest posts, etc! Please read the submission policy carefully.

Sporty Girl Books – Review Policy

At Sporty Girl Books, our mission is to spotlight high-quality children’s literature that centers girls, especially girls who are active, athletic, brave, and unapologetically themselves. We celebrate girls in all their diversity and welcome gender-diverse protagonists whose stories expand and enrich girl-centered representation.

To ensure transparency and consistency, please review the following policy before submitting a book for consideration.

Eligibility Requirements

We consider books that meet all of the following criteria:

  • Audience: Books must be written for children or teens (picture book, early reader, middle grade, or young adult).

  • Protagonist: The main character must be a girl or a non-binary child whose story is centered in girl-identified experiences or spaces. Stories primarily centered on boys or boy-identified protagonists are not considered.

  • Content Focus: While we love sports stories, we also welcome books that feature girls being active, competitive, adventurous, or breaking barriers in physical, athletic, or traditionally male-dominated spaces.

  • Literary Quality: Submissions should demonstrate strong writing, thoughtful storytelling, and professional-level editing, illustration, and design.

  • Creation Standards: We only review books created by human authors and illustrators. Books written or illustrated using generative AI, in whole or in part, are not eligible for review.

  • Publication Status: Traditionally published, hybrid, and independently published books may all be considered.

What We Do Not Review

  • Books without a girl-centered or girl-aligned protagonist

  • Adult books or books not intended for children or teens

  • Workbooks, activity books, or coloring books (unless reviewed by exception)

  • Books that rely on stereotypes or harmful representations

  • Books created wholly or partially using AI-generated text or illustrations

  • Books that do not align with the mission and values of Sporty Girl Books

Submission Does Not Guarantee a Review

Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to review every book we receive. Submission does not guarantee a review, a feature, or a response. Decisions are final, and we are unable to provide individualized feedback for books not selected.

Review Process & Editorial Independence

  • All reviews are editorial and independent.

  • Reviews reflect the honest opinion of Sporty Girl Books.

  • We do not accept payment in exchange for reviews.

  • A review copy does not guarantee a positive review.

  • We reserve the right to decline or discontinue a review at any stage.

Disclosure & Transparency

If a book is provided as a review copy, this will be disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines. Our opinions are never influenced by publishers, authors, or publicists.

Frequently Asked Question

Why doesn’t Sporty Girl Books review boy-centered books?
Sporty Girl Books exists to amplify stories that center girls and girl-aligned experiences—an area that remains historically underrepresented in children’s literature.

Review Submissions, Collaborations, Features, Guest Content, and Contact Information

We are happy to be part of blog tours, cover reveals, and book contests, and we love guest posts. The only thing we ask is that the content of the post fits our mission and would appeal to our readers. 

If you have a book that features a sporty girl, or know a sporty girl breaking barriers, contact us at sportygirlbooks@gmail.com

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