Dribble, Shoot, Swish
A Basketball Story
9781972562178
32 pages
Gnome Road Publishing
Overview
From the author of the award-winning picture book, Trunk Goes Thunk, comes an energetic story about the sport of basketball, from the sights and sounds on the court, to the community that can be found in gyms all around the world.
CJ loves basketball. He loves the rhythm of the game, the bump on the ball as he dribbles, the squeak of his sneakers on the court, and most of all, the swish of the ball as it slides through the net. And today is the day of the big game! CJ and his teammates have been practicing. They warm up and wait for the buzzer to blare. Then BAAA! - the game begins! Together with the coaches and fans, CJ and his teammates dribble and shoot and swish to win.
Full of immersive language and energetic rhyme, Dribble, Shoot, Swish, captures the community that comes together to make basketball the lively game that it is. Perfect for school read-a-louds, library storytimes, and sports fans everywhere.
Author Bio
Heather C. Morris is the author of multiple books and stories for kids. She and her family love watching and playing basketball. The squeak of shoes on wood floors and the blare of the buzzer are music to her ears! And watch out – she never misses from the free throw line when using her granny shot. Learn more about Heather and her books online at heathercmorris.com.LaTonya R. Jackson was born and raised in the rural outskirts of Jonesboro, Louisiana, to which she attributes her artistic background and early influences. She received formal art training at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana (B.A. in Visual Arts, 2003) and Brooklyn College/The Graduate Center of the City University of New York in New York City (M.A. in U.S. Modern Art, 2009). LaTonya is an art educator and author-illustrator currently residing in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her most recent work focuses on sharing her son’s wondrous and whimsical perception of the world which is significantly shaped (and challenged daily) by his autism. She looks forward to both writing and illustrating stories and designing books that are bridges into new worlds and new joys for all children—especially those without the means to physically travel beyond their own neighborhoods. Find out more about LaTonya at https://latonyarjacksonartstudio.com.
