The book ball don't lie

Sticky is a beataround the head foster kid with nowhere to call ho. As a prereading activity, teach a lesson on figurative language and use synectic boxes to learn about similes. He attended the university of the pacific on a basketball scholarship and went on to earn a master of fine arts in creative writing at san diego state university. Untill he was six he lived with his mother that was a drug addict and would leave him on the street to beg for money and give it to her so she can buy her drugs. The bulletin sticky is a beataround the head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in.

Ball dont lie presents a story so unique both in the main character and in the form of narrative, that i found myself wishing for the book not to end. The bulletinsticky is a beataroundthehead foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. Hes a white boy who always go to the rec center surrounded by black people who test him. Seventeen year old sticky has been in and out of foster homes for years since tragedy struck his family. Sticky is a beataroundthehead foster kid with nowhere to call ho. Stephen jackson talks losing respect for tony parker, lebron and kyries health the herd duration.

Ball dont lie is a collection of indepth, inyourface conversations examining an assortment of basketballs defining moments. Ball don t lie paperback download pdf ball don t lie paperback to save ball don t lie paperback ebook, you should refer to the button beneath and download the ebook or have access to additional information which might be related to ball don t lie paperback ebook. Ball dont lie is full of powerful imagery, metaphors, and similes. Ball dont lie is said when a player misses one, two or all three of his free throws after a questionable read as. He has gone looking for himself and has found the lincoln rec center where guys, primarily black guys, go to play basketball and school themselves in the rules of their reality and their game of life. Though travis reichard is the protagonists given name, his moniker is sticky.

Michael flynn investigation ball of collusion book. The book is a gritty comingofage story of a troubled throwaway named sticky his. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Graysons performance was also very good, as were all of the actors. The only way i can relate to him is that stick and i played ball and we.

But a great film and if you get the chance i highly recommend seeing ball don t lie. The book is a gritty comingofage story of a troubled throwaway named sticky his real name, travis reichard, is rarely used. I guess i dont really know what i want to do, either. Shaquille oneal, isiah thomas, grant hill and tina thompson. In an accessible and engaging writing style, colas tackles basketball from the perspective of a literary critic. Goodreads members who liked ball dont lie also liked. Todd boyd, author of young, black, rich and famous. Can you relate to the character sticky in ball dont lie. How a dark gym like lincoln rec is a different world.

The film premiered at the 2008 tribeca film festival. Ball dont lie is a 2008 film directed by brin hill. He has a passion for basketball and he sees it for his way out of his problems. Find books like ball dont lie from the worlds largest community of readers. The protagonist sticky is a boy from the slums of california who spent a large portion of his life in an. The bulletin sticky is a beataroundthehead foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in.

The ball is, essentially, the unbiased judge who will not reward the player by going in if the apparent foul was indeed bullshit. This study guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of ball dont lie. Sticky the protagonist of the book ball don t lie is a tall 63 basketball player. What follows is an excerpt from my book ball of collusion. It was great seeing some notable actors playing different roles then you are used to seeing them in. Full of theft and dunk, smooth jumpers and fragile egos. Ball dont lie supports the theme in the book that some things in your life can be stable and honest, while others cannot or will not be. As one of basketballs signature phrases, ball dont lie pops up in unexpected places. Retired basketball player rasheed wallace was the worlds foremost proponent of ball dont lie as a.

Once you get past the basketball details if youre not a sports person, that is, you will find an amazing, interesting, and absorbing story of a boy who is working hard at the only chance hes got to beat the odds. Books similar to ball dont lie goodreads share book. It stars and1 mixtape team member grayson boucher, a. Apr 26, 2008 very authentic when it came to that for sure. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Ball dont lie 2008 a skinny high school junior and basketball prodigy from venice, california burdened with early life tragedy callous foster care and obsessivecompulsive disorder, sticky manages to surpass his limits whenever he has a ball in his hands.

The rise of the nba, the hip hop invasion and the transformation of american culture ball dont lie. Ball don t lie is said when a player misses one, two or all three of his free throws after a questionable read as. Lamelo ball, lonzo ball, liangelo ball will reportedly sign with jayzs roc nation sports. Place students in groups and use the following chart with basketball terms, everyday items, or items of interest to the students. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Jan 29, 2014 ball dont lie is full of powerful imagery, metaphors, and similes. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. He has a passion for basketball, and he is so gooood.

Sticky is a character that is incredibly likeable and so imperfectly awesome that i wish i knew him in real life. Look for his other books, mexican whiteboy, we were here, i will save you, the living, which was named a pura belpre honor book, and the hunted, all available from delacorte press. Retired basketball player rasheed wallace was the worlds foremost proponent of ball dont. The bulletin sticky is a beataroundthehead foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no. Hes 6 3 tall, with a handsome chiseled and tan face and a few zig zag scars, and his home is the street. Stephen jackson talks losing respect for tony parker, lebron and kyries health the herd. The plot to rig and election and destroy a presidency, published in august 2019. Place students in groups and use the following chart with basketball terms, everyday items, or. Seventeenyearold sticky has been shuffled to different foster homes and living on the streets since his mothers death. He critiques existing popular myths concerning the history of basketball, contextualizes them, and presents an alternative history of the sport inspired by innovations. Ball dont lie faculty book excerpt gotham writers workshop. It will be up to you to decide as you watch sticky make his. Ball dont lie hardback or cased book sign in to check out check out as guest.