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Jordan, Deloris

Salt in His Shoes

32 pp. | Simon | November, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-689-83371-7 $$16.95
(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Michael Jordan's mother and sister share a story from his childhood. Young Michael worries that his small size will hold him back when playing basketball with his older brothers. His mother advises him to put salt in his shoes and say a prayer every night, while his father tells him that practice and determination, not height, are what he needs. Detailed illustrations capture the story's warm and supportive family atmosphere.
Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

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