Edgar Martinez: Patience Pays

Martinez, Edgar

Positively for Kids

In "Choose Your Course" NBA All-Star veteran Vince Carter shares his true life stories. From a music-filled childhood to winning an Olympic gold medal, Vince emphasizes the importance of knowing where you are going and working to get there. 
Vince’s life highlights balance and diversity. He’s played many sports — soccer, football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and track. He’s also pursued interests beyond sports — leading his high school marching band, graduating from college while playing in the NBA, and starting the Embassy of Hope Foundation.

Choose Your Course

Children's Books

Brown, Greg

Carter, Vince

Biographies

Anaheim Angels' 5-foot-6 shortstop joins the Positively For Kids series with his inspirational autobiography for kids and fans of all ages. 
David's first-person prose reads like a conversation that is really a peptalk on life. He shares his ups and downs, along with colorful family and action photos, and tells how he beat the odds to become a professional baseball player. 
The book also details the family dynamics that have helped the Ecksteins overcome kidney failure in three of the five children.

David Eckstein: Have Heart (Positively for Kids Series)

Eckstein, David

A biography of Sue Bird, professional basketball player.

Sue Bird: Be Yourself (Basketball Positively for Kids)

Bird, Sue

Details the life of Eric Gagnâe, Cy Young Award winning pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and how positve thinking enables him to break all barriers.

Eric Gagne: Break Barriers

Gagne, Eric

The star forward for the Denver Nuggets relates his path in life from the streets of Baltimore to the NBA.

Carmelo Anthony: It's Just The Beginning (Positively for Kids Book)

Anthony, Carmelo

Aaron Brooks, a native of Newport News, Va., tells how he used his positive vision, goal-setting, and hard work to rise from humble beginnings to a successful career as a starting quarterback in the National Football League.

Aaron Brooks: Rise Above

Brooks, Aaron

Ray Allen: There's Always Hope

Teen & Young Adult

Allen, Ray

Carlos Delgado: Playing With Respect

Delgado, Carlos

2004 Olympic all-around gold medalist Carly Patterson describes her journey from cartwheeling in her backyard to standing on the winner’s podium in Athens, Greece. Carly was just 16 years old when she became the second American female in history to win the gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition.

Carly Patterson: Be Strong

Kelly, Clint

Patterson, Carly

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