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I Promise

von LeBron James, Nina Mata (Illustrator)

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LeBron James serves as a role model for philanthropy and motivation, inspiring countless children. The book is exceptional as it instills in children the importance of making a positive impact while striving for personal excellence. Teachers could use this book as a tool to encourage children to pursue their dreams while making a positive difference in the world. It is also an excellent resource for promoting empathy and philanthropy, as well as discussing the potential of children to become role models themselves. This is good for ages kinder-2nd. ( )
  Lael_Gonazalez | Mar 2, 2023 |
A great reminder for young and old of all things we should aim to be.
Life can often get carried away, but one promise to ourselves can get us back on track.
Each day is a new day to do better than the day before. ( )
  SabethaDanes | Jan 30, 2023 |
LeBron James supports the “I Promise School” in Akron, Ohio, which is a public school primarily attended by low-income children. James’s foundation provides financial support for resources not only for children but for their parents. As the "New York Times" reports:

“Mr. James’s foundation covers the cost of all expenses in the school’s family resource center, which provides parents with G.E.D. preparation, work advice, health and legal services, and even a quarterly barbershop.”

Similarly to Geoffrey Canada and his groundbreaking educational efforts in Harlem, James is operating on the theory that the key for disadvantaged kids to succeed is to help create "a cocoon of support - educational support, emotional support, medical support – that starts at birth and never stops.”

This book for young children aged 4 and up is a “literary extension” of his school, and was designed to motivate children to work hard, be open to new things, ask questions, be kind, and “to reach for my star, even when I can’t see it.”

Many of the verses in this poem include basketball analogies:

“I promise to go to school and read as much as I can, to follow the rules and respect the game plan.”

The last promise in the book, taking up a double-page spread is:

“I promise to be me.”

LeBron James adds a note to the back of the book, stating: “Remember. Nothing is given. Everything is earned.”

The last page features a checklist of promises to which children can easily refer.

Illustrations by Nina Mata show a very diverse group of children and teachers joyfully engaged in affirming activities.

In an interview during the COVID lockdown, LeBron James stated:

“Kids and families are going through a lot . . . I hope this book can bring them some hope and positivity, and encourage them to keep pushing, because we will make it through this tough time.”

Elsewhere he explained:

"The purpose of these promises we make to ourselves and to each other, and that we're sharing with kids across the world in this book, is to tell them they can do anything they put their minds to if they commit to doing the hard work.”

Evaluation: LeBron James is so admired that it means a great deal for him to lend his prestige to these positive messages for children. I remember when I was in school we studied Benjamin Franklin’s prescriptions to succeed; these are more suitable for young children, more relevant, and more needed than ever. ( )
  nbmars | Aug 19, 2021 |
I had to read this book once I saw it was written by Lebron James. It’s a good book because it teaches kids to try to make a difference and also be the best they can be. I liked that he made it clear that education is really important!i could use this in my ELAR class while doing poetry because most of the sentences rhyme! ( )
1 abstimmen Cwagner93 | Nov 20, 2020 |
This is a stunningly gorgeous book. The illustrations of the children are touching, and remind me of the hope and promise that small children have.

It is important for all children to get these messages, and sadly, some of them never do. LeBron James is both a model of helping others, and a person who can inspire a lot of children, ( )
1 abstimmen PuddinTame | Sep 29, 2020 |
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LeBron JamesHauptautoralle Ausgabenberechnet
Mata, NinaIllustratorHauptautoralle Ausgabenbestätigt
Farley, RickUmschlaggestalterCo-Autoreinige Ausgabenbestätigt
Gloria JamesErzählerCo-Autoreinige Ausgabenbestätigt
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To the kids that started it all, my I PROMISE families in Akron. These promises are for you, and I hope they may be helpful to every student, classroom, and family across the country. You all inspire me each and every day!

-- LeBron
To Aria and the kids who dare to dream bigger. It all starts with the promises you make to yourselves.

-- Nina
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I promise to work hard and do what's right, to be a leader in this game of life.
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I PROMISE . . .

To Go To School.

To Do All My Homework.

To Listen to My Teachers Because They Will Help Me Learn.

To Ask Questions and Find Answers.

To Never Give Up, No Matter What.

To Always Try My Best.

To Be Helpful and Respectful to Others.

To Live a Healthy Life by Eating Right and Being Active.

To Make Good Choices for Myself.

To Have Fun.

And Above All Else, to Finish School!

#StriveForGreatness
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