Bea Mullins Takes a Shot
Bea Mullins Takes a Shot by Emily Deibert, published by Random House on September 9, 2025, is a contemporary middle-grade book that follows the journey of a seventh grader navigating unexpected challenges and relationships. When Bea is compelled to join her school’s hockey team, she confronts her fears and discovers new friendships, particularly with the team captain, Gabi. This narrative explores themes of courage and self-discovery against the backdrop of middle school life.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of growing up, family dynamics, and social skills as Bea learns to embrace her place on the Glenwood Geese, her middle school’s first all-girls hockey team. The story delves into the complexities of friendship and the excitement of first crushes, all while highlighting the importance of teamwork and perseverance. With 336 pages, this edition presents a relatable and engaging tale for young readers, particularly those interested in LGBTQ+ themes.
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When a 7th grader is forced to join her school’s hockey team, she discovers unexpected friendships and a budding crush on the team captain. This fierce and heartfelt queer romance explores the courage to face your fears, even when your dreams are on thin ice.
Some goals are worth falling for.
After a lifetime of humiliating sports experiences, Bea Mullins knows the best way to survive middle school is to stick to the sidelines. When PE is suddenly canceled, though, Bea is forced to join an after-school activity…which is how she ends up as a member of the Glenwood Geese, her middle school’s first all-girls hockey team.
Bea would be happy sitting on the bench, but she doesn’t want to let down her best friend, Celia. Plus, the more time Bea spends on the rinks, the more she comes to enjoy her teammates, especially the incredibly talented–and incredibly cool–co-captain Gabi. But when low funding puts the Geese in danger of never playing again, Bea realizes she may lose everything she didn’t know she wanted.
A hilarious and heartfelt middle-grade contemporary about first crushes and fierce friendships from debut author Emily Deibert.
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