by Chris Paul (Author), Frank Morrison (Illustrator)
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul--NBA All-Star and former Rookie of the year, community activist, and Olympic gold medalist--shares his inspiring story of overcoming impossible odds to achieve his dream of playing professional basketball.
Everybody told Chris that he was too small to play basketball. But he ignored them all...because he had big dreams.
Author Biography
NBA All-Star and former NBA Rookie of the Year Chris Paul plays for the Phoenix Suns.
Frank Morrison is the award-winning illustrator of many books for young readers, including
Jazzy Miz Mozetta, winner of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent;
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book;
Muhammad Ali; and
How Sweet the Sound. Before becoming a children's book illustrator and fine artist, Morrison toured the globe as a break-dancer. He lives in Georgia with his family.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 22, 2009
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award (2011)
Award: Buckaroo Book Award (2011)
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award (2012)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Long Shot: Never Too Small to Dream Big
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
