Dairy Queen

Fifteen-year-old D. J. Schwenk navigates the challenges of growing up in rural Wisconsin, balancing life on her family’s dairy farm with her passion for football. As an athlete, she is tough and dedicated, but she finds herself facing a summer filled with unexpected trials that test her resilience and determination. Amidst the responsibilities of tending to the cows and supporting her brothers, D. J. grapples with the emotional weight of her personal struggles and the complexities of her relationships.

As the summer unfolds, D. J. is thrust into a new realm of self-discovery. Meeting new people and confronting long-held insecurities, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of believing in oneself. Through the lens of her life on the farm and her love for football, D. J.'s journey becomes a poignant exploration of adolescence, identity, and the courage to tackle life's challenges head-on.