Description: This delightful poetry collection is the ideal cheerleader for young athletes, especially those who may not be the most athletic. Paired with winsome illustrations, the poems encourage young readers to pursue their goals, try their best, and take pride in themselves, whether they win or lose. Full color.
Brief description:
David Colmer is an Australian writer and translator of Dutch and Flemish literature. He has translated over eighty books throughout his career, including I'll Root for You, A Pond Full of Ink, and Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise (all Eerdmans). His work has been honored with many awards, including the PEN Translation Prize and the Dutch Foundation for Literature's James Brockway Prize, which recognizes a translator's body of Dutch-language poetry. David lives in Amsterdam.