I Promise

In this picture book, readers learn of the vows of young students to improve their lives and achieve their goals. It delivers an uplifting message to children, emphasizing accountability and persistence. With rhyming text, the narrative follows a group of students of varied races throughout the day: “I promise to be open and try new things and enjoy the happy that change can bring.” In this school, children help one another, support studying hard, and stand up for what is right. There are, of course, also a few basketball idioms thrown in!