An inspiring children's picture book about the indomitable spirit of
Jamaican eight-time Olympic medal winner Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce
"Pryce, who earned her fame as an illustrious athlete before putting pen
to paper, remains an influential voice for young men and women the world
over...She lives the promise entrusted to her."
--Jamaica Gleaner
A 2021 CCBC Choices Selection!
"A retelling of Jamaican Olympic gold medalist Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce's
uplifting journey to stardom, the charming picture book encourages young
readers to stay steadfast with determination to achieve their dreams."
--Island Origins Magazine
****"Shelley Ann's colorful book provides fun-filled reading children
will delight in exploring. Illustrated by Rachel Moss, vivid images of
her triumphs in runaway races will entice any child, athletic or not."
--Caribbean Life
"I Am a Promise...takes readers on a journey from [Shelly Ann Fraser
Pryce's] childhood to the Olympics. It's her story about dreaming big
and turning those dreams into reality."
--New York Amsterdam News
"A choice pick for school and public library children's collections,
highly recommended."
--Midwest Book Review
I Am a Promise takes readers on Shelly Ann's journey from her
childhood in the tough inner-city community of Waterhouse in Kingston,
Jamaica, through her development as a young athlete, to her first
Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in 2008.
The story charts how Shelly Ann's commitment to hard work as well as the
encouragement of loved ones helped her achieve her dreams against great
odds and challenging life experiences. Most importantly, I Am a
Promise encourages young readers to believe in themselves and to
maximize their own promise to the world.
