The Real Slam Dunk
The Real Slam Dunk by Charisse Richardson is an illustrated book published by Penguin on February 17, 2005. This 96-page work follows Marcus Robinson, a young basketball enthusiast who is excited about a field trip to meet his hero, professional player Jason Carter. As Marcus prepares for the trip, he dedicates time to studying for a math contest, hoping to win the chance to greet Jason. However, his encounter with Jason leads him to unexpected insights about the importance of skills beyond basketball.
Readers will find that The Real Slam Dunk explores themes of self-esteem and self-reliance, emphasizing the balance between sports and education. Through Marcus’s journey, the narrative highlights the significance of personal growth and the lessons learned from role models. With engaging illustrations by Kadir Nelson, this book appeals to young readers interested in sports and social themes, encouraging them to pursue their goals both on and off the court.
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Champions need skills on and off the court.
Marcus Robinson is psyched! Tomorrow, his class is going on a field trip to a professional basketball arena to meet the one and only Jason Carter, Marcus’s hero. Marcus usually ignores everything except for basketball, but this time he studies for hours to win the math contest-for the prize of being the official Jason Carter greeter! But when Jason tells Marcus some things he didn’t expect to hear about professional basketball, Marcus is confused. He thought that all he’d ever need in life was basketball. Thanks to Jason, Marcus is about to learn the meaning of a real slam dunk.
With cover and interior illustrations by Kadir Nelson.
“The mom in the story made me think about how my mother inspired me to reach my goals.” —Shaquille O’Neal, NBA Champion, NBA All-Star, NBA Read to Achieve All-Star Reading Team
“The Real Slam Dunk is a great book for young basketball players because the main characters focus on education and not just basketball.” —Sue Bird, WNBA All-Star, NBA Read to Achieve All-Star Reading Team
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