Michael Beach
Language
English
Description
Die-hard hoops fan Jerome Jenkins Junior gets no respect at the local court, because he's too young, too slow, and worst of all, too short. But when he puts on a mysterious pair of sneakers, he is suddenly able to dribble, drive and dunk like a champ. Jerome's rise to streetball fame seems unstoppable. But when it threatens to alienate his family and friends, Jerome realizes there is a high price to pay to be crowned the King of Concrete.
Language
English
Description
"Earl Pilcher, Jr. [is] an Arkansas man about to discover the surprise of his life: the family he never knew he had. When he learns that he has an African-American half-brother living in Chicago, Earl heads north on a journey that will take him closer to home than he ever could have imagined. It won't be easy, though, since his brother wants nothing to do with him. But with the help of their remarkable Aunt T and her simple wisdom, the men work through...