I Am a Promise

"A colorful children's book, chock full of vividly wonderful, bright and brilliant illustrations by Rachel Moss." --Exclusive Magazine

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Black Sheep
Published: 02/04/2020
ISBN: 9781617757648
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.40h x 8.40w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/18/2019
School Library Journal 12/01/2019 pg. 96
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019
Booklist 02/15/2020 pg. 73

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 509572 / I Am a Promise
Reading Level: 3.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5