Too-Tall Foyle Finds His Game
Discovering confidence by trying something new
Too-Tall Foyle feels like he doesn't fit in. He's taller than the other kids, a little shy and not sure what he's good at. Then he's introduced to basketball. With determination, encouragement and lots of practice, he finds a game he loves and a reason to feel proud of who he is.
This is the story where it all begins, inspired by Adonal's real discovery of basketball on the island of Canouan.
Written by Adonal Foyle and Shiyana Valentine-Williams. Illustrated by Toni Pawlowsky.
Too-Tall Foyle Makes the Team
Learning what it really means to belong
Foyle tries out for his school's basketball team, and it's harder than he expected. He misses shots, gets discouraged and starts to wonder if he belongs. With support from his coach and teammates, he learns that great players aren't perfect. They show up, work hard and believe in themselves.
Written by Adonal Foyle and Shiyana Valentine-Williams. Illustrated by Toni Pawlowsky.
Too-Tall Foyle Learns His Alphabet
An A to Z adventure in character and confidence
Foyle explores the alphabet and the words each letter can make. Every page pairs bright illustrations with a positive message that encourages kids to learn, laugh and dream big. A favorite for early readers, parents and educators.
Written by Adonal Foyle. Illustrated by Toni Pawlowsky.
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Adonal Foyle
Thirteen-season NBA veteran and the real Too-Tall Foyle. Adonal graduated magna cum laude from Colgate with a degree in history, earned a master's in sports psychology from John F. Kennedy University and an MBA from Purdue. He founded Democracy Matters and the Kerosene Lamp Foundation, and writes children's books, leadership and financial guides, and poetry.
Shiyana Valentine-Williams
Former Executive Director of the Kerosene Lamp Foundation. Shiyana holds a BA in History and Peace Studies from Colgate University and an MA in International Development from American University. The Too-Tall Foyle series is her first literary work.
Toni Pawlowsky
Toni has loved drawing and watercolor for as long as she can remember. She earned an associate degree in commercial art in Madison, Wisconsin, and set out with one big goal: to illustrate children's books. Foyle and friends are the result.
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