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Accused of goat-napping, unlikely friends race to clear their names.
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Vote for the G.O.A.T.

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    336 pages

  • Release Date

    31 March 2027

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Summary

An unlikely duo falsely accused of goat-napping their school mascot must clear their names in this hijinks-fueled middle grade “joyful slice-of-life romp about finding oneself and uplifting others” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from the National Book Award–longlisted author of Free Period.

Sporty Meg and fashionista Jo don’t have much in common besides being seventh graders at Somerset Middle School, where everyone is obsessed with being voted the Greatest o…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781665960496
ISBN-10:1665960493
Author:Ali Terese
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Aladdin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:31 March 2027
Weight:243g
Dimensions:23mm x 130mm x 194mm
Audience Age:9-13
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Vote for the G.O.A.T. by Ali Terese - ISBN: 9781665960496
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Critics Review

“Centering an intersectionally diverse cast across Meg and Jo’s alternating first-person POVs, Terese delivers a joyful slice-of-life romp about finding oneself and uplifting others.” * Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *
“Hilarity, hijinks, and a heist that is goat-ally awesome! This wonderfully inclusive story—about using your voice to advocate for yourself and others—will energize you to stand up for what’s right.” – Lauren Magaziner, author of The Incorruptibles
“Vote for the G.O.A.T. is a hilarious, heartfelt, hijinx-filled story about standing up for yourself and what you believe in! Jo and Meg bring readers along on a laugh-out-loud heist and show them the strength of teamwork in making a difference both on and off the field. Full of fabulous friendships, middle school mayhem, and all the first-crush feels, this empowering novel highlighting bodily autonomy is sure to be a game-changer.” – Emily Deibert, author of Bea Mullins Takes a Shot
“There’s no debate here. It’s not Michael or LeBron—give the G.O.A.T. title to Ali Terese. Vote for the G.O.A.T. is a rollicking, kinetic story about two seventh graders, Jo and Meg, who team up in a dynamic duo that feels like Ocean’s 11 meets Bend It Like Beckham. It’s empowering, soul-nurturing, and guffaw-inducing. Ali’s prose is razor-sharp, her dialogue is Tarantino-for-tweens. Punchy, hilarious, and full of heart. This book is straight fire.” – Amar Shah, Emmy award–winning producer and author of Wish I Was a Baller and the Play the Game series
“A hilarious and heartfelt romp about an unlikely duo who set out to stand up for a goat and end up standing up for themselves. Friendship, family, heists, crushes, betrayal, bodily autonomy, and goat puns galore—this book has it all! Readers will have a blaaaast.” – Anna Staniszewski, author of Clique Here and The Wonder of Wildflowers

About The Author

Ali Terese

Ali Terese is a middle grade and YA author who writes funny and heartfelt stories including Free Period and Vote for the G.O.A.T. Her work has received a spot on the National Book Award Longlist, a starred review from School Library Journal, an AudioFile Earphones Award, and inclusion in the Chicago Public Schools Battle of the Books and the Texas Lone Star Reading List.

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