Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream, Written by Deloris Jordan & Roslyn M. Jordan; Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream

Written by Deloris Jordan & Roslyn M. Jordan

Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Grades: PreK-3

Awards:

Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (2002)

North Carolina Children's Book Award (2002)

This book is written by Michael Jordan's mom and aunt. It tells how Michael Jordan as a child was upset because he thought he would never grow tall enough to play basketball. Everyone was always taller and would shoot above his head. He asked his mom what he should do to grow taller faster. She told him to put salt in his shoes and pray every night. He thought she was kidding with him but, she did get her flowers in her garden to grow so he tried it. After a few months, nothing really changed and Michael was upset. He talked with his dad about it and his dad told him that it is not his height that will help him play basketball. His height would help but, it is hard work and determination that would make him the best player. Michael takes that to heart and goes on to play the next game with his friends. In that game he makes the winning shot and wins the game. Michael goes on to be a six foot six inch basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. Maybe the salt did work a little.