Summary of Fair Play

Fair Play by Evelyn Coleman is the story of two girls, Phillis and Tanisha, who become fast friends in a small New York City town. Phillis joins a girl’s softball team, where she faces an even greater challenge when some of the more experienced players start to target her with cruel pranks. With Tanisha's help, Phillis discovers the power of her own voice and stands up for herself against prejudice and discrimination. Together, they tackle an unbalanced softball league in a battle for justice and fair play. In this inspiring story of friendship and courage, Phillis and Tanisha ultimately succeed in fighting for what’s right.