I Got Next
I Got Next by Daria Peoples-Riley is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins on July 30, 2019. This 40-page book presents the story of a young basketball player preparing for a neighborhood pickup game, capturing the excitement and anticipation of game day. Through vibrant artwork and rhythmic text, the book encourages themes of hard work, determination, and the joy of basketball.
Readers will find a narrative that follows the young player as he practices on the playground, with his shadow providing motivation to overcome pregame jitters. The story emphasizes self-esteem and self-reliance, making it a fitting choice for those interested in sports and social themes. I Got Next celebrates the spirit of competition and the love of the game, making it an engaging read-aloud for children.
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It’s game day! In this action-packed picture book from Daria Peoples-Riley, the creator of the acclaimed This Is It, a young basketball player gets ready for a neighborhood pickup game.
I Got Next encourages hard work and determination and celebrates the imagination and the joy of basketball. Fans of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick Barnes, will devour this exuberant book.
Time to play! Put your game face on, play to win. Fight, all the way to the end.
A young basketball player practices on the playground, preparing for an upcoming pickup game while his shadow urges him to play hard and leave his heart on the court. As the boy dribbles and weaves, shoots and scores, his shadow gives him the encouragement he needs to overcome pregame jitters and join the competition.
In the companion to her debut picture book This Is It, author-illustrator Daria Peoples-Riley praises hard work, dedication, and the love of the game. With vibrant artwork and a lively, rhythmic text, I Got Next is an exceptional read-aloud. The perfect choice for fans of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick Barnes, and Jabari Jumps, by Gaia Cornwall.
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