{"id":831,"date":"2020-08-04T03:35:21","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T03:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=831"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:45:50","slug":"lebron-james-is-dropping-buckets-and-his-first-childrens-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/04\/lebron-james-is-dropping-buckets-and-his-first-childrens-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebron James is dropping buckets and his first children\u2019s book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the NBA restart in full effect, Lebron James is understandably busy chasing a championship but that\u2019s not stopping him from releasing his first children\u2019s book entitled \u201cI PROMISE.\u201d The 40-page book is set to publish next week on August 11th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I Promise” is inspired by the Lebron James Family Foundation\u2019s work in his hometown of Akron, including the I Promise program and the I Promise School. The book is written by James and illustrated by New York Times-bestselling artist Nina Mata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A sample page from Lebron James’ chidren’s book<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBooks have the ability to teach, inspire and bring people together. That\u2019s why these books, and the opportunity to get children and parents reading together, mean so much to me. Most importantly, we wanted to make sure these stories are ones that every single kid can see themselves in. \u2018I PROMISE\u2019 is powerful in that way and I can\u2019t wait for people to read it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>Lebron James<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The book can be pre-ordered on Amazon<\/a> and is described as stated below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James\u2019s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, the Lebron James Family Foundation in collaboration with Akron Public Schools opened the I Promise School<\/a> to support the city\u2019s most at-risk third-grade students. Since then, the school has added a grade level each year which is now up to the sixth grade. I Promise\u2019s enrollment has also grown to 450 students. The school has an on-site full family resource center that offers GED assistance, legal aid, medical and mental health resources, job and family services, financial literacy programming, and unlimited access to a food pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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