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Read Out Loud ANDREW CONQUERS THE COURT by Antonietta Tripodi Quinn

In sport sometimes what feels like a loss is just what's needed in order to rebound stronger than ever. Join Antonietta Tripodi Quinn for Read Out Loud as she shares ANDREW CONQUERS THE COURT, a story inspired by the true story of her son's basketball journey where an initial disappointment is an alley-oop to success once Andrew resolves to put in the hard work, commitment, and skills practice needed to make the team.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Andrew has loved playing basketball his entire life. Now a 5th grader, it's time to try out for the school team. Andrew is sure Coach will be impressed. Until…

Thank you for trying out for the school basketball team.

I am sorry to let you know that you did not make the team.

I hope you will continue to work hard and try out again next year.

– Coach

Devastated, Andrew wonders if he should give up on basketball altogether or wait to try out again next year. The choice is his, but it won't be easy. Follow Andrew through this inspirational story based on real-life events as he learns what it takes to make the team.

ABOUT Antonietta Tripodi Quinn

Antonietta Tripodi Quinn is an award-winning, best-selling author, a former educator of almost 30 years, and mother of two boys. Her story begins in the classroom and ends on the court, but that’s not where it ends; in fact, that’s exactly where it takes off. Throughout a rewarding career in teaching and curriculum development, Antonietta was always eager and ready to take on new challenges. She also always had the idea of writing a children’s book in the back of her mind. It was not until her son, Andrew, reached middle school and tried out for the basketball team that her true calling began to take shape. Facing a crossroads in her career, she recalled her dream of becoming a writer, and so it began.

In her debut book release, Andrew Conquers the Court, Antonietta artfully tells the tale of how perseverance can overcome anything. Through this inspiring story, where Andrew confronts challenges and how to overcome them, children everywhere will feel empowered to follow the path of persistence. The message is clear: If you follow your dreams, work hard, and believe in yourself, amazing things will happen!

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