Silence in Center — Jody Studdard

Silence in Center is part of the Softball Star series, inspiring sports books for preteens about girls who love playing softball and baseball. 14-year-old Melody Gold is a fastpitch player who wants to make the move from Little League to Select Ball. But no coach wants her on the team because she has a hearing impairment and must wear hearing aids at all times, even during outdoor games. Unwilling to take no for an answer, Melody is determined to be successful by overcoming disability and proving she can compete at the highest level. All books in the Softball Star series are standalone stories that can be read in any order, suitable for ages 12 and up.