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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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11/20/13

Salt in His Shoes

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream

Title: Salt in His Shoes     Author: Deloris Jackson, Roslyn M. Jordan    Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books For Young Readers                      Publication Date: 2000
Genre: Realistic Fiction            Reading Level: Ages 9-10
Overview: Michael Jordan's mother and sister talk about his struggles on and off of the court, and his wish to be taller. He was able to achieve his goals due to perseverance and determination. 
Activity: Students will write a brief summary and give the book a thumbs up or down.
Reviewed By: Jamie Shea- Valdosta State University
Labels: Autobiography, Future, Informational