The inspiring true story of basketball phenom Tacko Fall--and his
journey from West Africa to the NBA--will inspire young people to dream
and do.
Tacko Fall was always tall, even as a child, but he wasn't always a
slam-dunk star. On his first official day of training as a boy in
Senegal, running up and down the basketball court was exhausting. The
first time he tried weight-lifting, he could barely lift the bar, even
with no weights on it! The game had many rules that he didn't
understand, but Tacko set aside frustration and found the courage to
keep working. The more he practiced, the more his skills grew, and the
more reachable his goals became. Touching on immigration, determination,
hard work, and the long road to success, this picture-book biography of
one rising basketball star will delight his many fans and introduce him
to new ones. Coauthored with his sports agent and paired with engaging
illustrations, Tacko Fall's relatable story will motivate readers to
overcome obstacles and aim high--and higher still.