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“An inspiring look at what one celebrity is doing to better the world.” — School Library Journal
“The NBA star offers a poem that encourages curiosity, integrity, compassion, courage, and self-forgiveness. Sincere and wholehearted.” — Kirkus Reviews
“This is a message book your kids will love.” — NPR.org
“Perfect for the classroom and at home, this timeless, important message is great for teaching life lessons, graduations, birthdays and many other occasions.” — barnesandnoble.com
[T]his picture book delivers an uplifting message to children, emphasizing accountability and persistence….The illustrations infuse the book with heart, reflecting a contemporary neighborhood that effectively represents the racial makeup of many U.S. cities. — Publishers Weekly
About the Author
LeBron James is widely considered to be the best basketball player in the world and one of the greatest players of all time. His extraordinary basketball skills and dedication to the game have won him the admiration of fans across the globe and have made him an international icon. Currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, James has won three NBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and four league MVP titles. Coupled with his success on the court, his diverse business portfolio of investments and ventures – including co-founding production company SpringHill Entertainment and athlete empowerment brand UNINTERRUPTED – have established him as one of the most influential figures in all of sports. In 2017, Time magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
LeBron grew up in Akron, Ohio where he continues to create generational change through his LeBron James Family Foundation that focuses its efforts on helping youth achieve a better future through education. In 2018, his Foundation opened the I PROMISE School designed to help underprivileged students and their entire families succeed in school and beyond. For more on the school and the Foundation’s work, visit https://www.lebronjamesfamilyfoundation.org.
Nina Mata is a NYT bestselling illustrator. Her books include Laurie Hernandez’s SHE’S GOT THIS, and WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AMERICAN? She lives in Rahway, NJ.
From the Publisher
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller!
*An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year*
A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school!
NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness.
Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close.
I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today.
Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.
Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.
Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James’s mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!
Amazon Customer –
Best classroom read
I love this book! It is fitting as we started each school day with our “Classroom Promise”. Throughout the year we added to it or changed our focus as we learned to mean what we say to keep it each day. I then bought one for each student and one for myself to start a new classroom tradition. I wish I had this i had this book soon.
Anita Hall –
Nice!
Love this book by Lebron James. I’m Big fan also. The book is really good. The illustrations are nice and colorful. Sure to keep a child’s attention.. Nice book for my collection to read with kids. We can all use an I Promise!
Amazon Customer –
Book is just OK
Very cheaply written book. Only one or two lines on every other page. The opening page admits that the artwork is done on photoshop. Not much effort put into it. Expected more from LeBron.
FLgal –
Interaction
My 6yr old twins love reading and giving their opinions.
Fonda H. –
Positive message
I liked the positive message the book gives. I gave a Christmas gift 🎁.
Perri –
Great book
We got it for a kids in my cousins class instead of passing out gifts for class Christmas party they are wrapping up book instead
TLC –
Will become a favorite during story time!
I purchased this book for my 3 soon to be 4 yr old nephew for his birthday in a couple of days. I hesitated purchasing it because honestly I’m not a big fan of LBJ but after reading the reviews I knew he and his 2 yr old sister would love it. BTW, my nephew loves Lebron and we give him a hard time. (lol just kidding well not really) I just received it and read it…and I LOVED it! We do story time everyday where they each choose a book along with myself. They both love to read and love books which is important. I’m an avid reader and want to pass on the love books to them. I know this will become a favorite very quickly and be chosen several times a week to where I’ll have to say “Again? Really?”. I can’t wait to give it to him. Regardless of my feelings, I’m so glad I purchased the book because it’s not about me. It’s about them enjoying books and the wonders of reading. GREAT JOB Lebron! Nina Mata, the illustrations are so bright, diverse and beautiful. TLC
Robin Bruntil –
Another reason to love LeBron
Read this to my 4th graders as a basis to craft our “class promise”. Also watched LeBron read it and it made a big impression. We discussed the importance of what a promise or commitment to ourselves and our classmates could mean, and how it will shape our year of learning together. Highly recommend!
Amazon Customer –
Excellent Read!
I read this book often with my son before bed time. He really likes to read and for Mommy to read to him. It has become a ritual for us to read this book. I love the illustrations and it is user friendly for any child learning to read.
Nancy Byrge –
A wonderful book for all children
This is a great story to help children understand the importance of setting goals and making promises to themselves as the first steps to being successful in life.