Pre-order Releases Sep 7, 2027
Be a Champion: It's More Than Winning
by Jenny Boucek · illustrated by Natalia Gubanova
From $13.19 / copy at 25+ copies; lower per-copy prices at higher quantities (see Volume pricing) As low as $10.00 at 1,000+
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About the book
Be a Champion
Redefine a child's view of winning with NBA coach Jenny Boucek's message of what makes a champion: daily courage, kindness, teamwork, and resilience. Join a youth basketball team as they practice shots, passes, and heart and discover that sports isn't about playing time or wins but about being your best and growing together in all of life.
NBA assistant coach Jenny Boucek is a trailblazing woman in professional basketball who knows what it's like to never give up on your dreams, lose big and keep going, and find satisfaction in who you are, not what you accomplish. In this uplifting picture book, she inspires kids to try again and again, help others, face fears, keep promises, and remember to have fun.
Be a Champion features . . .
- a diverse community basketball team, including boys and girls, different body types, and a child with Down Syndrome;
- inclusive scenes of children on and off the court;
- character-building affirmations about how to be a champion each day; and
- a growth-mindset message about bouncing back from failure and always improving.
This illustrated story is perfect for . . .
- children ages 4 to 8;
- countering culture's messages of perfectionism, winning, and physical strength;
- parents, caregivers, teachers, and coaches wanting to instill hard work, respect, and the value of effort; and
- gifting to celebrate all types of success, including graduation, participating in a competition, team awards, and the everyday heroics of showing up to do something hard.
Great for reading aloud at bedtime, story time, or to a team or class, Be a Champion offers a warm and practical message about confidence, perseverance, and true success.
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Details
- Publisher
- Tommy Nelson
- Author
- Jenny Boucek
- Illustrator
- Natalia Gubanova
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- Sep 7, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9781400259922
- ISBN-10
- 1400259924
- Pages
- 32
- Carton quantity
- 24 copies
Who it's for
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Be a Champion for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $13.19 | 34% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $12.19 | 39% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $11.39 | 43% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $10.59 | 47% off list |
| 1,000+ | $10.00 | 50% off list |
Where can I buy 100 copies of Be a Champion?
BookPal sells Be a Champion in quantity. At 100 copies the price is $12.19 a copy, against a list price of $19.99, and the cart applies the volume tier automatically. Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. A specialist can quote a larger or mixed order.
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What does Be a Champion cost when I buy for a group?
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $13.19 (34% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $12.19 (39% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $11.39 (43% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $10.59 (47% off list); 1,000+ copies, $10.00 (50% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
How fast can I get copies of Be a Champion?
This title is not released yet. Pre-orders ship when it is, currently scheduled for September 7, 2027. Need them by a specific date? Request a quote and we'll confirm timing before you pay.
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