LeBron James

Not a bad story at all -- 5 kids with varying challenges (poverty, anger, abuse, famous relatives, degenerative disease) but who love to hoop are devastated when their after school opportunity to shine is canceled, and find ways to continue to pursue their dreams. There are some great messages in here -- don't let things stand in your way, but it is ok to make choices to prioritize your family, your ambitions, whatever makes the most sense to you. There's a lot of wish fulfillment. There are a lot of characters and that can be hard to keep track of. There's some great highlighting of the fact that none of the kids is only a basketball character -- they all have more to them, other passions and interests and commitments. Pretty cool. The title is a slogan that is more related to James' charitable efforts than this book, which kind of bugs me, but it's still a good book.… (more)

LeBron James serves as a role model for philanthropy and motivation, inspiring countless children. The book is exceptional as it instills in children the importance of making a positive impact while striving for personal excellence. Teachers could use this book as a tool to encourage children to pursue their dreams while making a positive difference in the world. It is also an excellent resource for promoting empathy and philanthropy, as well as discussing the potential of children to become role models themselves. This is good for ages kinder-2nd.… (more)