Most Popular Books by LeBron James

The inspiration for the Peacock Original Movie "Shooting Stars" "A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z "An entertaining, well-written reminder that even if he seems to have been around forever, James didn’t go directly from the nursery to the NBA.” —Sports Illustrated The "dream team" was a bunch of kids from Akron, Ohio - LeBron James and his best friends - who first met on a youth basketball team of the same name when they were ten and eleven years old. United by their love of the game and their yearning for companionship, they quickly forged a bond which would carry them through thick and thin (a lot of thin) and, at last, to the brink of a national championship. They were a motley group who faced challenges all too typical of inner-city America. LeBron grew up without a father and had moved with his mother more than a dozen times by the age of 10. Willie McGee, the quiet one, had left both his parents behind in Chicago to be raised by his older brother in Akron. Dru Joyce was outspoken, and his dad, who was ever-present, would end up coaching all five of the boys in high school. Sian Cotton, who also played football, was the happy-go-lucky enforcer, while Romeo Travis was unhappy, bitter, even surly, until he finally opened himself up to the bond his team mates offered. In the summer after seventh grade, the "dream team" tasted glory when they qualified for a national championship tournament in Memphis. But they lost their focus, and had to go home early. They promised each other they would stay together and do whatever it took to win a national title. They had no idea how hard it would be to pursue that promise. In the years that followed, they would endure jealousy, hostility, exploitation, resentment from the black community (because they went to a "white" high school), and the consequence of their own over-confidence. Not least, they would all have to wrestle with LeBron''s outsize success, which brought too much attention and even a whiff of scandal their way. But together these five boys became men as they sought a national championship.

The celebrated memoir from LeBron James - a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including his own "A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z "A heartwarming story of boys who became men, teammates who became brothers, players who became champions, wonderfully told through the maturing eyes of basketball''s greatest star." — John Grisham Before LeBron James was an NBA superstar, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who loved to play basketball on a team called the Shooting Stars. This is the story of how this motley group of ten-year-olds grew into a team and became men together - surviving the challenges of inner city America and enduring jealousy, hostility, exploitation, and the consequences of their own overconfidence in their quest to win a national championship. Shooting Stars is a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives.

Encourages kids to be their own biggest motivators and to be their best selves!

Kids have big dreams. And when those dreams are on the line, how far are they willing to go to achieve them? When Jayden and his teammates find out there’s not going to be a Hoop Group this year—and maybe ever again—they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season, in this inspiring new middle grade novel from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams. A New York Times bestseller! Jayden Carr has been training all summer to be ready for Hoop Group—the free afterschool basketball program where his hero, NBA superstar Kendrick King, got his start. But when his beloved coach tells him there’s not going to be a Hoop Group this year, Jayden is heartbroken. And he’s not the only one. Coach Beck’s daughter, Tamika, was planning to be the first girl ever to start for the squad. Chris King, Kendrick’s only nephew, spent the summer bragging that his uncle was coming home just to watch him play. For Anthony Pierson, Hoop Group was supposed to be his way out of trouble. And for Dexter Donyel, all 4’6” of him, Hoop Group was his chance to finally be part of a team, instead of just watching from the stands. For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible—but then the world hasn’t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes. It’s an inspiring, original middle grade story from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams that channels the many relatable challenges so many young kids face. The first step to winning is getting out on the court.

You can be more than one thing--you can be anything! A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves! Written in fun rhyming verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Niña Mata, this book will help little dreamers dream BIG. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Am More Than is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.

In this teen version of Beyond Championships, Coach Dru Joyce lays out the steps you can follow to become a winner on and off the court, using the lessons he learned in life and from coaching LeBron James.

Eu prometo ser a minha melhor versão! Neste livro você vai encontrar lembretes encorajadores e estimulantes de que o sucesso começa com VOCÊ. Inspirado na fundação de sua escola I PROMISE, em Akron, Ohio, o campeão da NBA e ícone cultural LeBron James nos motiva a lutar por algo grandioso em tudo o que fazemos. LEBRON JAMES é jogador de basquete, foi duas vezes medalhista de ouro nos Jogos Olímpicos, três vezes campeão da NBA e eleito o melhor jogador da liga quatro vezes. Além da sua notável carreira no basquete, James é pai, marido, filantropo e produtor. Até o momento, uma de suas maiores conquistas é a abertura da escola I PROMISE, da LeBron James Family Foundation, que atende às crianças de sua cidade natal, Akron, no estado norte-americano do Ohio. NINA MATA é ilustradora best-seller do New York Times e graduada pela Fashion Institute of Technology, em Nova York. Ela já ilustrou muitos livros, como o She''s Got This, da ginasta norte-americana Laurie Hernandez, e já trabalhou até em Vila Sésamo. Atualmente ela mora em Nova Jersey com o marido, a filha e uma gata, Tabitha.

Readers will find inspiration from one of the most noteworthy athletes in the world with Lebron James, part of the Quotes from the Greatest Athletes series. Each title pairs words of encouragement with stunning photography to create a truly unique reading experience. Readers are sure to understand the power of hard work and perseverance through this exciting series.

O PRIMEIRO PASSO PARA VENCER É ENTRAR NO JOGO. Jayden passou o verão inteiro treinando para fazer parte do Bando da Bola, o programa extracurricular de basquete que já formou grandes estrelas do esporte, como seu ídolo, Kendrick King. Quando o amado treinador informa que o time foi encerrado, Jayden fica de coração partido. E não é o único. Filha do treinador Beck, Tamika estava planejando ser a primeira garota a fazer parte do grupo. Chris King, sobrinho de Kendrick, passou as férias anunciando que o tio estava voltando à cidade apenas para vê-lo jogar. Para Anthony, o Bando da Bola era uma forma de se manter longe de problemas. E para o baixinho Dex, o Bando era uma chance de finalmente fazer parte de um time, em vez de só assistir das arquibancadas. Para cada um deles, o Bando da Bola era mais do que uma chance de jogar basquete: era uma saída, um sonho, uma família. Agora tudo isso parece impossível... mas eles se recusam a desistir. Determinados, os cinco vão lutar, insistir e jogar duro para salvar a temporada e provar a todos que só precisam de uma chance. Criado pelo craque do basquete LeBron James e pela aclamada autora Andrea Williams, Somos uma família é uma história original e inspiradora que aborda diversos temas e desafios que muitos jovens enfrentam, como problemas familiares, busca por oportunidades e o impacto positivo do esporte.