A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed
picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion
and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can
accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves! Written in fun rhyming
verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Nina Mata, this
book will help little dreamers dream BIG. Perfect for shared reading in and
out of the classroom, I Am More Than is also a great gift for graduation,
birthdays, and other occasions.
The celebrated memoir from LeBron James - a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including his own "A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z "A heartwarming story of boys who became men, teammates who became brothers, players who became champions, wonderfully told through the maturing eyes of basketball's greatest star." — John Grisham Before LeBron James was an NBA superstar, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who loved to play basketball on a team called the Shooting Stars. This is the story of how this motley group of ten-year-olds grew into a team and became men together - surviving the challenges of inner city America and enduring jealousy, hostility, exploitation, and the consequences of their own overconfidence in their quest to win a national championship. Shooting Stars is a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives.
I bambini hanno grandi sogni e, quando questi sogni sono minacciati, fino a che punto sono disposti ad andare per realizzarli? In questo romanzo ispiratore per ragazzi, Jayden e i suoi compagni di squadra affrontano la notizia scioccante che quest'anno non ci sarà il Hoop Group, forse mai più. Jayden ha allenato tutta l'estate per questo programma di basket gratuito dopo scuola, dove il suo idolo, la superstar NBA Kendrick King, ha iniziato. Addolorato dalla notizia dell'allenatore Beck, Jayden non è solo nella sua delusione. Tamika, la figlia dell'allenatore Beck, era pronta a essere la prima ragazza a giocare per la squadra. Chris King, nipote di Kendrick, attendeva con ansia il supporto dello zio. Per Anthony Pierson, il Hoop Group rappresentava una via d'uscita dai guai, mentre Dexter Donyel, alto solo 1.37 m, lo vedeva come la sua occasione per far parte di una squadra invece di essere solo uno spettatore. Per ciascuno di loro, il Hoop Group significava più del basket; era una fuga, un sogno, una famiglia. Di fronte a ostacoli apparentemente impossibili, Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony e Dex si uniscono, determinati a lottare per la loro stagione. Questa storia originale cattura le sfide relazionabili che i giovani affrontano, evidenziando che a volte basta un'opportunità per vincere.
NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness.Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close.I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today.Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.
