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A High Five for Glenn Burke

Phil Bildner
A High Five for Glenn Burke Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374312749

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A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner Pdf

A 2021 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 A 2021 ALA Rainbow Book A Bank Street Best Book of 2021 A 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.

A High Five for Glenn Burke

Phil Bildner
A High Five for Glenn Burke Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Square Fish
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1250763282

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A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner Pdf

A 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 Walker does a school presentation on former Major League Baseball player Glenn Burke, it’s more than just a report on the inventor of the high five. Burke was a black gay baseball player in the 1970s—and for Silas, the presentation is his own first baby step toward coming out as gay. 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. Kids get pulled from the team, fingers point at Silas, and he stages one big cover-up with terrible consequences. Was it a mistake to share his truth? A High Five for Glenn Burke is Phil Bildner’s most personal novel yet, and drives home the message that there’s no one way to come out—and there’s a place in the field for everyone.

Singled Out

Andrew Maraniss
Singled Out Book PDF

Author : Andrew Maraniss
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593116739

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Singled Out by Andrew Maraniss Pdf

*"[An] excellent exercise in narrative nonfiction." --Booklist (starred review) From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss comes the remarkable true story of Glenn Burke, a "hidden figure" in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown. On October 2nd, 1977, Glenn Burke, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made history without even swinging a bat. When his teammate Dusty Baker hit a historic home run, Glenn enthusiastically congratulated him with the first ever high five. But Glenn also made history in another way--he was the first openly gay MLB player. While he did not come out publicly until after his playing days were over, Glenn's sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. His MLB career would be cut short after only three years, but his legacy and impact on the athletic and LGBTQIA+ community would resonate for years to come. New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss tells the story of Glenn Burke: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the MLB and the World Series, the joy in discovering who he really was, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic. Packed with black-and-white photographs and thoroughly researched, never-before-seen details about Glenn's life, Singled Out is the fascinating story of a trailblazer in sports--and the history and culture that shaped the world around him. Praise for Singled Out: "A compelling narrative . . . This is a meticulously researched history of the ways queer culture in the ’70s intersected with baseball, Blackness, and larger culture wars, with one man at their center." --Kirkus Reviews

A Whole New Ballgame

Phil Bildner
A Whole New Ballgame Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374301330

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A Whole New Ballgame by Phil Bildner Pdf

Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more "off" the better. They also find themselves with a new basketball coach: Mr. Acevedo! Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes are even more of a struggle. But together these two make a great duo who know how to help each other—and find ways to make a difference—in the classroom and on the court. With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship. This title has Common Core connections.

The Way I Heard It

Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It Book PDF

Author : Mike Rowe
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781982131470

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The Way I Heard It by Mike Rowe Pdf

Emmy-award winning gadfly Rowe presents a ridiculously entertaining, seriously fascinating collection of his favorite episodes from America's #1 short-form podcast, The Way I Heard It, along with a host of memories, ruminations, illustrations, and insights.

Tournament of Champions

Phil Bildner
Tournament of Champions Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374305086

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Tournament of Champions by Phil Bildner Pdf

It's spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones. Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn't like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn't seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend. As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he's never traveled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? Fortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word champion. Tournament of Champions is the third book in Phil Bildner's Rip and Red series.

Out at Home

Glenn Burke,Erik Sherman
Out at Home Book PDF

Author : Glenn Burke,Erik Sherman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780698196612

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Out at Home by Glenn Burke,Erik Sherman Pdf

Before Jason Collins, before Michael Sam, there was Glenn Burke. By becoming the first—and only—openly gay player in Major League Baseball, Glenn would become a pioneer in his own way, nearly thirty years after another black Dodger rookie, Jackie Robinson, broke the league’s color barrier. This is Glenn’s story, in his own words . . . Touted by scouts and coaches alike as “the next Willie Mays,” Burke, a charismatic outfielder, kept his sexuality off the radar for a good two seasons, which included a World Series appearance. He was even credited with inventing the high five with teammate Dusty Baker. But when the Dodgers’ front office got wind of Burke’s sexuality, the damage control started, including efforts by upper management to talk him into a sham marriage. When Burke refused, he was eventually traded to Oakland, where he received a less-than-warm welcome from incoming manager Billy Martin. The prejudice, coupled with an injured knee, forced Burke into retirement at only twenty-seven years old. Now, two decades after his death from AIDS-related complications, the man who started the conversation is finally being included in it. Major League Baseball recognized him as a gay pioneer at the 2014 All-Star game. And Burke has become a source of inspiration for athletes who refuse to be defined by who they love, while doing what they love. Includes a new afterword by coauthor Erik Sherman reflecting on the two decades that have passed since Burke’s death. Foreword by Billy Bean

The Unforgettable Season

Phil Bildner
The Unforgettable Season Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101996553

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The Unforgettable Season by Phil Bildner Pdf

At the start of the 1941 baseball season, neither Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees nor Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox were beloved by baseball fans. But that all changed when Joe started a 56-game hitting streak and Ted's batting average rose to over .400. Despite numerous challenges along the way-Joe had his bat stolen by an overeager fan and Ted's batting average dipped to .3995 on the last day of the season-the records set by "Joltin' Joe" and "The Splendid Splinter" have yet to be broken. New York Times bestselling author of the Sluggers series (with Loren Long), Phil Bildner has written an accessible tribute to two of baseball's greatest heroes. Packed with fun facts and statistics for eager fans to pore over, this book is sure to be a home run!

Magic in the Outfield

Loren Long,Phil Bildner
Magic in the Outfield Book PDF

Author : Loren Long,Phil Bildner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781416918844

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Magic in the Outfield by Loren Long,Phil Bildner Pdf

In the late 1800s, a baseball with strange powers belonging to their late father works wonders for three children and a travelling baseball team which must raise $10,000.

Rookie of the Year

Phil Bildner
Rookie of the Year Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374301354

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Rookie of the Year by Phil Bildner Pdf

Just when they think they've got the hang of things, Rip and Red find that fifth grade continues to challenge them in head-spinning ways. Tiki, a new girl whose Egyptian dad is an animal-rights activist, has just joined their class. She's charismatic, funny—and she's got game! Rip has his world turned upside down as Tiki proves to be tough competition on the Clifton United basketball team and leads a rebellion against the lousy new food service in the school cafeteria. Red—a kid on the autism spectrum—is struggling with the upheavals as well. But as these two funky and funny best friends discover, sometimes radical change is the right move, on the court and off. This title has Common Core connections.

Marvelous Cornelius

Phil Bildner
Marvelous Cornelius Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452136936

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Marvelous Cornelius by Phil Bildner Pdf

A man known as the "Trashcan Wizard" sings and dances his way through the French Quarter in New Orleans, keeping his beloved city clean, until Hurricane Katrina's devastation nearly causes him to lose his spirit.

The Soccer Fence

Phil Bildner
The Soccer Fence Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698149724

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The Soccer Fence by Phil Bildner Pdf

In a country struggling with acceptance, hope can come in many different forms. As a boy, Hector loved playing soccer in his small Johannesburg township. He dreamed of playing on a real pitch with the boys from another part of the city, but apartheid made that impossible. Then, in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, and apartheid began to crumble. The march toward freedom in South Africa was a slow one, but when the beloved Bafana Bafana national soccer team won the African Cup of Nations, Hector realized that dreams once impossible could now come true. This poignant story of friendship artfully depicts a brief but critical moment in South Africa’s history and the unique role that sports can play in bringing people together.

Thanks a Lot, Universe

Chad Lucas
Thanks a Lot Universe Book PDF

Author : Chad Lucas
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781647001346

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Thanks a Lot, Universe by Chad Lucas Pdf

Now in paperback, a moving contemporary middle-grade novel for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can. But after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t quite know if there's something wrong with him . . . Ezra’s always been popular. He’s friends with most of the kids on his basketball team—even Brian, who doesn’t talk to many people. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he’s too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . . But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out to Brian. And Brian realizes that he could really use a friend right now. As the two get closer, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to risk being vulnerable with each other and share parts of themselves they’d rather hide from the world. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves—and each other. With a lively voice and moving story, Thanks a Lot, Universe is about finding your community and learning to trust your heart.

Driving Mr. Yogi

Harvey Araton
Driving Mr Yogi Book PDF

Author : Harvey Araton
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780547746722

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Driving Mr. Yogi by Harvey Araton Pdf

Narrative of the friendship that's developed between Ron Guidry and Yogi Berra as a result of Berra's annual trips to Florida for Yankees spring training.

Most Valuable Players

Phil Bildner
Most Valuable Players Book PDF

Author : Phil Bildner
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374305116

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Most Valuable Players by Phil Bildner Pdf

In the fourth book of the Rip and Red series, the two boys have one last basketball thrill ride before the end of fifth grade. It’s fifth-grade graduation time for Rip and Red, and this year’s festivities are going to be extra special because Reese Jones Elementary is also celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. As part of the gala, Hoops Machine, the exhibition basketball team, is paying a visit, and Rip may be playing a surprise role. But he and his friends need to finish their schoolwork first, which includes taking a newly required standardized test. However, when the students of Room 208 begin to question the need to take the test, a mini opt-out movement gains momentum. When the administration gets wind of this rebellion in Mr. Acevedo’s class, Hoops Machine, middle-school basketball tryouts, and walking at the graduation ceremony are in jeopardy. So is Mr. A’s job. But luckily for Rip, Red, their classmates, and their teacher, when you stand up for what you believe in, the people you’ve touched along the way rally to your corner. Most Valuable Players is the fourth book in the Rip & Red series, written by Phil Bildner with illustrations by Tim Probert.