Emma Kress is a graduate of Vassar College, Columbia University's Teachers College, and the Vermont College of Fine Arts' Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program. An educator of over 20 years, Emma was a finalist for New York State Teacher of the Year in 2014. Before teaching, Emma worked in social services helping survivors of sexual assault. Now, she lives with her family in Saratoga Springs, NY.
[A] contemporary feminist debut. . . . A timely and absorbing character study of a sexual assault survivor. --Kirkus Reviews [Kress] renders Zoe's trauma unflinchingly and compassionately, making this a worthwhile look at sexism and the healing power of speaking out--as well as a passionate love letter to an underappreciated sport. --Publishers Weekly Readers will cheer for Zoe and her -team---on and off the field. --School Library Journal Kress's fierce characters show that, together, girls can be something bigger. Their story shows how loyalty, dedication, and an occasional bent rule can make the world a better place. --Adrienne Kisner, author of Six Angry Girls and Dear Rachel Maddow Vibrant, daring, and deep, Dangerous Play is both a thrilling ride and a profound exploration of female friendship, rape culture, and the difficulty of doing the right thing in a world built on wrongs. An unflinching and empowering debut. --Corey Ann Haydu, author of Ever Cursed I want to put this book in the hands of every teenager I know. For anyone - especially any girl - who needs to find the power that comes from speaking up and speaking out, this gorgeous debut is a game-changer. --Rachel Person, Northshire Bookstore, Saratoga Springs