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Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time-greatest players - an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was Black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.

Few people watch sport for its politics. Yet what happens on the field of play often reflects the problems in our society. Such was the case in the '80s, when black footballers emerged from the dressing room to find bananas being hurled from the stands, and racially motivated attacks and police harassment were the norm. Today, things have improved. Crowds are less hostile and stars like Anthony Joshua and Sir Mohamed Farah are among our most revered sporting heroes. But for athletes of colour, success on the field seldom converts to power away from it.

Alyssa et ses coéquipiers se dirigent vers la prestigieuse compétition nationale de Niagara Falls afin de se mesurer aux meilleures équipes du Canada. Malheureusement, une révélation insolite fait chavirer l’univers de la jeune athlète. Alors que la pression est à son comble, Alys devra apprendre à s'ouvrir et à faire confiance de nouveau afin de pouvoir se concentrer sur l’objectif. Remportera-t-elle cet immense trophée tant convoité?

Alyssa développe des liens de plus en plus serrés avec ses coéquipiers alors qu’ils vivent toutes sortes d’émotions fortes lors des compétitions. Toutefois, la plus belle période de la saison se complique quand les histoires d’amitié, d’amour et de famille s’entremêlent et deviennent un casse-tête. De nombreux plans sont imaginés par Alys et ses amis pour parvenir à leurs fins, mais oseront-ils passer à l’action?

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? We don't have to be the best at every sport to have a good time. Trying our best will make the game way more fun! Pairs with the fiction title Dev Tries His Best. Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books!

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books! Jordan practices losing graciously, whether she is competing in a footrace, playing tennis, or playing checkers.

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books! Lola and Lupe take turns going first when playing on the slide, and wait patiently for their turn to use the swings. Pairs with the nonfiction title Playing Fair.

It’s fitness day in gym class. Dev works hard and tries his best to jump, climb, run, and more.

The red team and the blue team are playing each other. After the game, players on the blue team demonstrate what it means to be a good winner.