OFFSIDE illustrated by Mari Costa sells to Scholastic

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Written By Hillary Godwin

Emily Seife at Scholastic has acquired, in an exclusive submission, Offside, a middle grade graphic novel by Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Invisible), illustrated by Mari Costa (Bell of the Ball), about five kids on a co-ed soccer team who must confront insecurities, language barriers, and gender stereotypes to make a difference in the sport they love. Publication is slated for 2026, in time for the 2026 World Cup; Jennifer Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and Allison Hellegers at Stimola Literary Studio represented the illustrator.

Hillary Godwin
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