Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance.

Basketball is Allie's favorite sport-she's loved it ever since her father took her to her first game at Madison Square Garden. When her dad gives her a new basketball of her own, she hits the neighborhood courts, full of confidence. Once there, her enthusiasm ebbs as her shots fall short of the basket-at least at first.

Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance.

Barbara E. Barber is the author of poetry that has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Writer, and Midwest Poetry Review. She lives in New York City. Darryl Ligasan is a native of the Philippines, and now lives in New York City, where he works as an illustrator and designer, and teaches at the School of Visual Arts.

Categories

• Sports & Recreation - Basketball
• Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
• People & Places - United States - African American & Black

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Product Details

ISBN: 9781880000724
ISBN-10: 1880000725
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Publication Date: April 1st, 2013
Pages: 32
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Age: 8
Minimum Grade Level: K
Maximum Grade Level: 3