On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Yamile Saied Mendez about her newest middle grade novel: The Beautiful Game.

The Beautiful Game is an uplifting, heartfelt novel about family, self-confidence, the power of second chances and soccer, too. 

Come listen as we talk about the power of the page, how Yamile’s character-driven books come to her, the importance of strong, confident characters and much, much more. 

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

The Beautiful Game by Yamile Saied Mendez (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Yamile online:

Yamile’s Website: https://yamilemendez.com/ 

Yamile’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamilesmendez/ 

Yamile’s Twitter: https://x.com/YamileSMendez

Las Musas Books: https://www.instagram.com/lasmusasbooks/ 

I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!