| Despite The Height Contributor(s): Latta, Ivory (Author), Coffman, D. J. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1943258414 ISBN-13: 9781943258413 Publisher: Warren Publishing, Inc OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8" W x 10" (0.77 lbs) 34 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem - Topical - Family - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bounce Bounce Despite the Height is the lively, true story of Ivory Latta, one of the smallest women to play for the WNBA. This full-color illustrated book for young readers follows young Ivory as she learns to play basketball, perfect her game, and outplay her big brothers - all despite her height. The book includes a dream journal to help motivate students and inspire conversation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Latta, Ivory: - Ivory Latta currently plays in the WNBA for the Washington Mystics and is from York County, SC. She is the youngest of seven children and grew up loving sports. In high school, she became the top scorer for men's and women's basketball in South Carolina despite being only 5', 6." She has played basketball professionally since 2007 and has won many accolades during her career. She has learned to never give up! |