"Coming Up Short" by Erin Ruth Walker follows the journey of a promising young athlete, Jess, who faces the harsh realities of competition and self-doubt. As she struggles to balance her aspirations in the high-stakes world of sports with personal challenges and relationships, Jess discovers the importance of resilience and self-acceptance. Faced with setbacks that threaten her dreams, she learns to redefine success beyond trophies and accolades. Through her journey, Jess not only grows as an athlete but also as a person, ultimately realizing that sometimes, the most significant victories come from embracing one's own vulnerabilities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

This book was published in 2022 by Tantor Audio .