T-Ball Turnaround - (Kids' Sports Stories) by Elliott Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

Alex wants to learn T-ball, but he is also anxious and afraid he will be laughed at, but with the help of a new friend, Lillian, and his worry stone he overcomes his anxiety and joins in the game.

Book Synopsis

Alex wants to try T-ball. But he's nervous about meeting new kids and learning the game. At the first practice, he's so worried he doesn't even go onto the field. With the help of a new friend, Alex starts to build his baseball skills and gain confidence. But he still worries about what the other players think of him. Will Alex be able to control his nerves with the game on the line?

About the Author

Dionna L. Mann is a children's book author and freelance journalist who in her younger days loved biking, swimming, jogging, and meandering through the woods. She spent more than 25 years volunteering and working in the school system where her talented now-grown children attended. Her favorite part of working with children was teaching them about the writing process and reading the beautiful and heartfelt words they penned. As a person of color, she enjoys learning about lesser-known people found in the records of African American history. One day she hopes to swim with dolphins. You can find her online at dionnalmann.com.