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11/28/12

Very Thankful


Today I returned home to find a box on my steps and was surprised to open it and find new books. HOOP GENIUS will not officially be published until March, so I was thrilled to page through it three months early. This book is the result of nine years of work including two trips to Almonte, Ontario and four to Springfield, Massachussetts as part of the research. Joe Morse is the illustrator and he did a fantastic job of capturing the energy and excitement of the first basketball game.

I am very thankful to have stories turn into books.

9 comments:

Christy said...

This looks like a slam dunk, John! Perfect timing for basketball season. Congratulations.

David LaRochelle said...

I've enjoyed watching the evolution of this story, John. It was such a great topic, I'm surprised it took so long to find the right home, but the end result is worth the wait. Congratulations on another terrific book.

Lauren said...

It looks like a fantastic book John! I cannot wait to hold one in my own hands. Congratulations!

Edie Hemingway said...

Wow, John! Such great news, and it looks like a wonderful book.

Stephanie said...

Looks look a great book!

john said...

Thank you, all. I'm still amazed to finally have it in my hands. I'm looking forward to sharing it.

Library Jewel said...

I am anxious to share it with kids, John. We added it to our book list!

john said...

Thanks, Jewel. I think it will work well as a Common Core nonfiction title. I will be eager to hear from you what kids think of it.

Diane Adams said...

Congratulations John! That has to be a wonderful Christmas present!!