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OverviewA heartfelt and relatable novel from Phil Bildner, weaving the real history of Los Angeles Dodger and Oakland Athletic Glenn Burke--the first professional baseball player to come out as gay--into the story of a middle-school kid learning to be himself. When sixth grader Silas Wade does a school presentation on former Major Leaguer Glenn Burke, it's more than just a report about the irrepressible inventor of the high five. Burke was a gay baseball player in the 1970s―and for Silas, the presentation is his own first baby step toward revealing a truth about himself he's tired of hiding. Soon he tells his best friend, Zoey, but the longer he keeps his secret from his baseball teammates, the more he suspects they know something's up―especially when he stages one big cover-up with terrible consequences. A High Five for Glenn Burke is Phil Bildner's most personal novel yet―a powerful story about the challenge of being true to yourself, especially when not everyone feels you belong on the field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phil Bildner , Michael CrouchPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 15.70cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9798212385909Publication Date: 16 May 2023 Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsBeleaguered tolerance strikes out; loud, proud love wins the game. -- Kirkus Reviews The story...speaks to the importance of creating a welcoming community whether on a baseball field or in a classroom that embraces differences with not only tolerance but also complete and unrelenting support. An essential book for all readers, not just baseball fans, about friendship, acceptance, and self-confidence. -- Booklist (starred review) Author InformationPhil Bildner is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Newburgh, New York. The author of many picture books and novels, he speaks at numerous schools and libraries every year. PhilBildner.com Michael Crouch is an actor based in New York City. His audiobook narration has won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, numerous Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine, and Best of the Year accolades from Booklist, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. He can also be heard on national commercials, cartoons, video games, and the anim� series Pok�mon XY and Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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