High Pressure,
Higher Stakes.
Charlie, a 13-year-old math whiz, longs to be a basketball star like his late father – until an on-court brawl and a viral video bring his hoop dreams crashing down. Against impossible odds, he must rebound, using his talent for crunching numbers to put an underdog college team, and himself, in contention for March Madness glory.
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Gym Class Presentations
What better place to present a story about basketball (and math and Shakespeare) than in the school gym? I will design a lesson plan for your gym class with you or for you. Gym class visits will blend writing exercises with physical exercise and last up to an hour. Book signing included for all pre-ordered books. $200/session*
*Fee subject to change by location.
If more than 50 books pre-purchased before visit, fee is discounted 50%.
TEAMWORK • PERSEVERANCE • MARCH MADNESS •SHAKESPEARE • HARDWOOD DREAMS • UNITY • RESILIENCE • STATISTICS • GRIT • THE POWER OF LOSING • TEAMWORK • PERSEVERANCE • MARCH MADNESS • STUDENT ATHLETE •
Author Visits & Lesson Plans
ELA Class Presentations
As a writing teacher and former librarian myself, I know how inspiring it is to bring an author into school. I'm happy to come to your classroom and teach smaller groups for up to an hour each session. Book signing also included for all pre-ordered books.
$200/session*
Large Group Presentations
I love to present to groups of students from 5th grade to 9th grade. In your library, gym, theater, you tell me. As with class presentations, books will be signed ahead of time. Large Group Presentations usually last 40-60 minutes depending on your school's needs.
$500/presentation*
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As the mother of a college hoops scout, the aunt of a college football coach, and a lifelong basketball fan, Sue Michalowski has a front row view into the thrilling world of college athletics. Over the years, the diverse cast of players and coaches she’s met have wound their way into her heart and onto the pages of Brave New Game. When not writing, she is a middle school writing teacher, dyslexia specialist, and former librarian. Since 2011, she has helped thousands of students become avid readers and skillful writers. Sue lives in Chicago with her husband, her fluffy dog Simba, and way too many plants. You can reach her at bravenewgamebook@gmail.com.