Ordering Books for Slam! by Walter Dean Myers

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About the Book Slam!

Slam! by Walter Dean Myers is a young adult novel that follows the life of 17-year-old Greg “Slam” Harris, a talented basketball player from Harlem. Slam attends Latimer, a predominantly white magnet school in the Bronx, where he struggles to balance his passion for basketball with academic challenges and personal issues.

Slam’s journey is marked by his determination to lead his school’s struggling basketball team to success while dealing with the pressures of his home life, including his father’s unemployment and his grandmother’s illness. His relationship with his best friend, Ice, becomes strained as Ice turns to drug dealing, highlighting the difficult choices faced by many in their community. Throughout the novel, Slam learns valuable life lessons from his coach and mentors, who emphasize the importance of education and making positive choices.

The novel explores themes of perseverance, the impact of environment on personal growth, and the importance of making the right decisions. It’s a powerful story that resonates with readers, offering a realistic portrayal of the challenges and triumphs of urban youth.

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