The Big Shoe Deal

Mia plays basketball for a small school team.

Last week, a big sports company called her coach.

The company wants to give the team new shoes and money.

In return, the players must wear only that brand.

Mia was happy at first, because new shoes are expensive.

But then she read the contract with her father.

The team cannot choose its own shoes for three years.

Also, the school must put a large logo on its gym wall.

Mia talked to her teammates the next day.

Some wanted the free shoes, but others felt the deal was unfair.

In the end, the team said no to the company.

They will buy shoes together and share the cost.

Mia feels proud, because the team kept its freedom.