SHE LEADS SPORTS

Meet Michelle’s book

Girls Got Game

The Courage to Try Again

Girls Got Game: The Courage to Try Again is an illustrated story for girls ages 8–14 about meeting challenges with courage and finding the strength to try again. It’s written by Michelle Gbelama-Okore, author and founder of She Leads Sports.

The story celebrates girls who encourage one another and keep going when things feel hard.

Coming to Amazon December 1, 2026.

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A look inside

Illustration from Girls Got Game: six girls sharing a celebratory moment in their different sports

“Friendship, sports, and the courage to try again.”

Amazon release · December 1, 2026

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Girls Got Game: The Courage to Try Again will be available on Amazon December 1. Preorder ordering details aren’t ready yet, but you can send Michelle a note to get updates.

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A note from Michelle

A story about finding courage in each other.

I wrote Girls Got Game: The Courage to Try Again for girls ages 8–14. It’s an illustrated story about friendship, encouragement, and keeping at it when something feels hard.

Curious about the book? Send Michelle a note.

A young athlete at the tennis netA young tennis player on court