Little Mary loved playing soccer with her dad and brother, but it wasn’t until she joined her first team that she discovered her talent for goalkeeping. She dreamt of growing up to play professionally, though she knew how challenging that would be as a female player.
YetMary never gave up. Since those early days, she has played for several international teams, facing many highs and lows along the way. In the summer of 2022, she joined the Lionesses and helped lead them to a historic victory at the European Championships. Today, she inspires kids everywhere, showing them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to!
We all know Mary for her energy on the pitch, but nowit’s time to see her determination to ensure that all girls have an equal opportunity to play the game they love. So, get out there, follow your dreams, and enjoy the journey along the way!
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Little People, BIG DREAMSis thebestselling biographyseries for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achievedincredible things, but each began life as a child with a dream.
Ana Gómez studied Fine Arts in Salamanca and furthered her education in Canterbury, followed by Milan. After much searching, she found a profession she loved: being an illustrator. She has had the privilege of working with publishers from all over the world.