We Are Family

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Kids have big dreams, and when those dreams are threatened, how far will they go to achieve them? In this inspiring middle grade novel from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams, Jayden and his teammates face the shocking news that there will be no Hoop Group this year—possibly ever again. Jayden has trained all summer for this free afterschool basketball program, where his idol, NBA superstar Kendrick King, got his start. Heartbroken by the news from Coach Beck, Jayden isn't alone in his disappointment. Tamika, Coach Beck's daughter, was set to be the first girl to start for the team. Chris King, Kendrick's nephew, had been eagerly anticipating his uncle's support. For Anthony Pierson, Hoop Group represented a way out of trouble, while Dexter Donyel, at just 4'6", saw it as his chance to be part of a team instead of just a spectator. For each of them, Hoop Group meant more than basketball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Faced with seemingly impossible odds, Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex band together, determined to scrap, hustle, and fight for their season. This original story captures the relatable challenges young kids face, highlighting that sometimes all it takes is a chance to win.