Remarkable Rose - by Ellie Roscher (Paperback)

About the Book

Based on a true story, Remarkable Rose follows Rose and Abdul as they remind us of the importance of creating communities that unleash a girl's freedom to be...REMARKABLE.

Book Synopsis

Rose loved soccer. In Kibera, Kenya, however, girls didn't get to play. Abdul loved soccer too, and his grandmother taught him that girls deserve to learn and play, too. When he saw the boys keeping the soccer ball away from the girls, he got an idea.

Entire communities do better when girls thrive. Based on a true story, Remarkable Rose follows Rose and Abdul as they remind us of the importance of creating communities like Kibera Girls Soccer Academy that unleash a girl's freedom to be...REMARKABLE.

Review Quotes

"Play is freedom. Having access to play and sport innately allow for a freeing of the self and the body that all people should be able to find joy within and be empowered by. Remarkable Rose shows just how much the joy of play can and should be accessible to all girls, and people, worldwide."

- Dr. Anna Baeth, Director of Research, Athlete Ally

"Remarkable Rose will inspire you and touch your heart no matter what age you are! I felt deeply moved by the story and the knowing that children will have this book as an example of what support and perseverance look like with a strong female role model. This is for EVERY child."

- Shelly Breen, Author of Shelly Bean the Sports Queen

"Remarkable Rose gets to the essence of the beautiful game - the joy and freedom of playing soccer. It speaks to the importance of advocating for everyone's right to play, to experience that joy and freedom. The world's game belongs to all people."

- Jen Larrick, Coach of Minnesota Aurora Football Club