Deloris Jordan is Michael Jordan’s mother and the coauthor
of Salt in His Shoes and Michael’s Golden
Rules, illustrated by Kadir Nelson; Did I Tell You I Love
You Today?, illustrated by Shane W. Evans; and Dream Big,
illustrated by Barry Root. She is also the author of Family
First: Winning the Parenting Game, a book highlighting the seven
principles of parenting. Through her work with the James R. Jordan
Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the Jordan Institute
for Families at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Mrs. Jordan is widely regarded as an advocate for children and
families. The mother of five children and the grandmother of
eleven, Mrs. Jordan lives in Chicago.
Roslyn M. Jordan is Michael Jordan’s sister and the coauthor,
with Deloris Jordan, of Salt in His Shoes and Did I
Tell You I Love You Today?. She lives in Chicago.
Kadir Nelson is an award-winning American artist whose works have
been exhibited in major national and international publications,
institutions, art galleries, and museums. Nelson’s work has won the
Coretta Scott King Award, the Robert F. Sibert Award, two Coretta
Scott King Illustrator Honor Awards, and the 2005 Society of
Illustrators Gold Medal. His beloved, award-winning,
and bestselling picture books include We Are the Ship:
The Story of Negro League Baseball; Thunder Rose, written by
Jerdine Nolen; Ellington Was Not a Street, written by Ntozake
Shange; Salt in His Shoes, written by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M.
Jordan; and many more. Kadir lives in Los Angeles.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A picture-book
winner.
Boston Herald [A] slam-dunk effort.
Chicago magazine An inspiring piece of Jordaniana.
Kirkus Reviews Soul-satisfying.
Miami Herald The power of myth-in-the-making.
Gr 2-4-Deloris Jordan tells of an episode in her famous son's childhood in which the future superstar yearned to be a better basketball player. Michael wished to be taller so that he could compete with the bigger kids, particularly one member of an opposing team. His mother suggested that a combination of salt in his shoes, patience, and prayer would do the trick. Michael, seeing his mother's success with plants, agreed to give it a try, but after several months, he was disappointed to see that he was still the same size. While his mother prayed, he practiced instead of playing but still he didn't grow. When he told his father that he needed to be taller, his father explained that he was already a great player because of his heart, and that "practice, determination, and giving your best" were the things that made someone a winner. Michael returned to playing basketball and made the winning basket for his brothers' team. This readable and entertaining story will delight the superstar's fans. Nelson's illustrations bring the right blend of vivid color, realism, and personality, giving youngsters plenty of details to pore over between readings. It should read aloud well for younger children and their parents, and independent readers will enjoy it on their own.-Jeffrey A. French, Euclid Public Library, OH Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A
picture-book winner.
Boston Herald [A] slam-dunk effort.
Chicago magazine An inspiring piece of Jordaniana.
Kirkus Reviews Soul-satisfying.
Miami Herald The power of myth-in-the-making.
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