Rico Hinson-King

Rico Hinson-King wants you to do the Summer Reading Challenge! 

Rico is a football-mad 11-year-old boy who plays for the U11s at Manchester City Football Club. Rico is an everyday boy, with an extraordinary story to tell in his debut book Strong and Tough, illustrated by Nick Sharratt. 

Originally written during homework club at Manchester City FC in 2020, Hinson-King went on to win the Premier League Young Writer of the Year competition with his powerful story! 

Strong and Tough is featured on our official Book Collection.

Borrow this book from your local library and sign up to this year’s sporty Summer Reading Challenge – or you can join right here online!