Run Like a Girl
Run Like a Girl by Amaka Egbe is a compelling narrative published by HarperCollins Canada, Limited on May 20, 2025. This original edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Dera Edwards, who faces significant challenges after being sent to live with her estranged father in a predominantly white suburb. With her dreams of joining a girls’ track team dashed, Dera decides to join the boys’ team, navigating the complexities of acceptance and identity in a new environment.
Readers will find Dera’s journey as she grapples with social issues, family dynamics, and the pressures of coming of age. As she becomes involved with a classmate’s blog, her story gains unexpected attention, leading to both support and backlash from her peers. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the impact of social media, as Dera confronts the realities of her situation and her aspirations. This book delves into the struggles of fitting in and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity, making it a relevant read for those interested in teen and young adult literature.
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Dera Edwards knows her life is over when she’s shipped off to live with her estranged father in the middle of White Suburbia. To make matters worse, Dera learns that her new school doesn’t have a girls’ track team, shattering her dreams of getting a track scholarship and, one day, competing in the Olympics.
Not one to give up easily, Dera joins the boys’ team instead. But while she has the school administration’s blessing, her new teammates and classmates are less than welcoming. Between that and her frustratingly distant father, Dera is positive her junior year is ruined.
Just as she starts to accept her status as an outsider, Dera’s approached by her classmate Rosalyn, who wants to feature Dera’s story in her blog. Eager to change the narrative and spend more time with Rosalyn’s gorgeous cousin Gael–also known as one of the few teammates who will talk to her–Dera agrees.
But when she goes viral and gains attention across the state, Dera’s new notoriety opens the door for trolls both online and at school. Paired with her deteriorating relationship with her father, she soon finds everything to be too much. Will Dera be able to keep outrunning her problems, or will her dream be the very thing that derails her?
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