The Derby Daredevils

"The Derby Daredevils" is a chapter book series by Kit Rosewater about a group of friends who form a junior roller derby team, juggling falls, friendships, and finding their voices. With lots of on-the-track action and off-the-track drama, the books celebrate teamwork, body confidence, and trying new things, including queer and gender-diverse representation woven naturally into the cast. Parents like that it offers sporty, character-driven stories for roughly 3rd–6th graders who might not see themselves in more traditional school or fantasy tales. It’s not a curriculum, but as a fun, re-readable series that can hook reluctant readers, it delivers solid entertainment value.