Synopses & Reviews
Curtis Granderson grew up on the south side of Chicago. He loved sports and was determined to become a successful athlete. But perhaps because both of his parents were teachers, he had an even stronger desire to succeed in the classroom. He loved learning for its own sake, and from an early age the importance of education. Now an established Major League Baseball star, Curtis has not forgotten the lessons he learned growing up. These are lessons not only about the importance of education, but also about working hard to attain goals; lessons about character, integrity, and personal responsibility. In his new book, All You Can Be, he shares these valuable lessons with his young fans. He has also invited fourth graders from across the state of Michigan to submit artwork that exemplifies their own goals, the best of which has been culled here to illustrate the themes of the book. This is not just a book for aspiring athletes. It is a book for any young dreamer about how he or she can develop the character to help them succeed, whether they want to be the next president of the United States, the best teacher in the country, or even the center fielder for the Detroit Tigers. Granderson shares his own highs and lows both on and off the baseball field. He talks about friends--both good and bad--that he surrounded himself with, about the choices he made, and about the importance of family and friends, the power of laughter, and how to do the right thing when it would be easier not to.
Synopsis
Curtis Granderson grew up on the south side of Chicago. He loved sports and was determined to become a successful athlete. But perhaps because both of his parents were teachers, he had an even stronger desire to succeed in the classroom. He loved leaning for its own sake, and from an early age the importance of education. In his new book, All You Can Be, he shares these hard-earned lessons with young fansand has invited fourth graders from New York City to submit artwork that exemplifies their own goals, the best of which has been culled here to illustrate the themes of the book.
Synopsis
Professional athlete Curtis Granderson shares hard-earned lessons and tips for accomplishing goals in this encouraging resource. Growing up with two teachers as parents, he understood and appreciated the importance of education and was determined to follow his dream of becoming a successful athlete. Artwork made by New York City public school students accompany Granderson's stories, exemplifying their own goals and illustrating the themes of the book.
About the Author
Curtis Granderson is the starting center fielder for the Detroit Tigers. In 2007 he became one of only four players in baseball history—and the first since 1957—to record at least 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in a single season. He has a bachelors degree in business marketing and business management from the University of Illinois at Chicago.