NBA champion and cultural icon 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.---from the publisher
40 pages 978-0062971067 Ages 4-8
Keywords: inspiration, encouragement, empowerment, family, rhyme, diversity, diverse books, African American, African American author, Black Lives Matter, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, Character Building Curriculum, self image, self esteem, self confidence, self acceptance, believing in yourself, being yourself
For more about Lebron James: The Boy Who Became King
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Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley Newton You Matter by Christian Robinson I Believe I Can by Grace Byers