Basketball Sparkplug

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to bridge the gap between two very different interests or feels pressured to hide a hobby to fit in with their peers. Kim is a talented basketball player for the Arrows, but he also loves singing in his church choir. When his teammates begin to tease him for his musical side, Kim faces a crisis of confidence that affects his performance on the court. This story explores how our various talents actually strengthen one another rather than compete for space. Appropriate for elementary readers, this book models how to handle peer pressure and the importance of being a multi-faceted person. It is an excellent choice for a child who feels they have to choose between being an athlete or an artist. By the end, Kim discovers that the rhythm and breathing he learns in the choir are the secret weapons that make him a 'sparkplug' on the court, teaching kids that their unique combination of skills is exactly what makes them valuable teammates.