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Noah banks on a campus baseball team to feel alive, only to hear the coach’s disappointment for the third time in a row. As he and his best friend Walt compete for spots, Noah’s quiet affection for long‑time classmate Samantha threatens to stay in the friend zone. Encouraged to write himself into change, Noah explores his feelings, confidence and the bond of friendship while learning that life’s scores are not measured by the baseball diamond alone.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Kwame Alexander
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