Wish I Was a Baller

Description: "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--

Review Quotes:

"An inspiring story of friendship, family, and the swishes and misses of being a kid. Baller soars and scores!" - Jerry Craft, author of the Newbery Award-winning New Kid

"Wish I Was A Baller is funny, relatable, and authentic. A wonderful reminder about what can happen when you pursue your dream with dedication and passion. A must-read!" - Christina Diaz Gonzalez, USA Today bestselling author of Invisible and Concealed

"Fun and full of action, this incredible true story proves that sometimes you have to take a big leap to go for your dreams!" - Christina Soontornvat, New York Times bestselling author of The Tryout

"Amar gives a wonderfully delightful recounting of an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience with one of the most iconic sports figures in the world." - Dan Santat, National Book Award winner of A First Time for Everything

★"This nonfiction coming-of-age story is a perfect example of trying, failing, and rising again; it would be an excellent addition to sports collections and/or graphic novel sections." - School Library Journal, starred review