Change the Game

A young athlete defies expectations, choosing passion over a sure path. Will he find his true calling?

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144 pages· 7,010 words· Est. 52 min read

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High school star Colin faces a life-altering choice: follow the expected path in baseball or pursue his true passion for football. With no offers in sight, Colin must navigate societal pressures and personal dreams. Inspired by athletes who stay true to themselves, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and defiance. Can he carve his own path and change the game?

From the publisher

Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently.Colin isn’t excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, “Baseball is a white man’s game.” Colin looks up to athletes like Allen Iverson: talented, hyper-competitive, unapologetically Black, and dominating their sports while staying true to themselves. College football looks a lot more fun than sleeping on hotel room floors in the minor leagues of baseball. But Colin doesn’t have a single offer to play football. Yet.This touching graphic novel explores the story of how a young change-maker learned to find himself and never compromise. How the right decision is very rarely the easy one, but taking the road less traveled can make all the difference in the world.

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