Press Box Books Submission Guidelines
Press Box Books is always interested in new projects that offer a fresh perspective or untold story in the sports realm.
Story Magic
Twelve-year-old Kaya must harness the power of story magic—confronting her society's bias against female magic wielders and her own internalized fear that her magic will cause bad luck—to save her brother and find herself.
Focus Readers
Focus Readers strives to combine the best elements of library books and classroom materials. Our books are well suited to differentiated instruction in the classroom. Thanks to our five reading levels—Scout (Grades K–1), Pioneer (Grades 1–2), Beacon (Grades 2–3), Navigator (Grades 3–5), and Voyager (Grades 5–6)—Focus Readers books are perfect for a wide range of readers. In addition, we offer lesson plans, activities, links, and other resources related to each title.
How to Ruin My Teenage Life
Amy has a new step-dad, a new step-sib on the way, and a new living situation with her dad in Chicago. Is everyone conspiring to ruin her life?
Nothing But Sky
Grace Lafferty, an eighteen-year-old wing-walker, thrills crowds with barrel rolls and loop-the-loops in hopes of making enough money to get to the 1922 World Aviation Expo.
Off Script
Teen starlet Emma Crawford loves playing matchmaker almost as much as she loves the spotlight, but when Emma comes in close contact with the darker side of Hollywood, she starts to question the glamorous world she’s always known and realizes her role in it needs to change—if she can find the courage to go off script.
The Fat Girl
Jeff Lyons is both repelled and fascinated by Ellen de Luca, the fat girl in his ceramics class. The “crumbs of kindness” he tosses her way soon turn into advice on weight loss, college, clothes ... until good-looking Jeff dumps his girlfriend to date the fat girl! As Ellen changes, Jeff resents the happy, independent young woman he has unleashed.
The Red Labyrinth
To save her kidnapped best friend and crush, Zadie must complete an enchanted deadly labyrinth riddled with illusions. Her only hope of survival depends on forming an alliance with the only person who knows the safe path through—a murderous boy she can’t trust.
The Truth About Everything
“Homeschooled” teenager Lark secretly attends high school, against the wishes of her conspiracy-theorist-doomsday-prepping parents.
Jiu-Jitsu Girl
When her mom forces her to take Jiu-Jitsu lessons, twelve-year-old Angie’s plans for befriending the popular girls at her new school seem derailed. She’ll need to navigate the perils of sixth grade and the “grossness” of Jiu-Jitsu to find out just what kind of girl she is . . . and what kind she wants to be.