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 School Library Journal starred review, an AudioFile Earphones Award, and inclusion in the Chicago Public Schools Battle of the Books and the Texas Lone Star Reading List. Visit Ali online for book bonuses, giveaways, and resources like discussion guides, recipes, and craftivism projects at AliTerese.com.

"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"

"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

"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

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-08-26

Length: 328 pages