The popular middle school book blog Ms. Yingling Reads calls STRONG INSIDE young readers edition a must for any middle school or high school library. In her fantastic review, Ms. Yingling calls the book a "a fascinating, very personal account of the ... [Continue Reading]
The Jockbrarian Review
Jeff Schreiber is my kind of librarian! First, he's from Wisconsin, the state where I was born. Second, he (obviously) loves books. And, as you can tell from his nickname, he loves sports, too. So, I was pleased to see his fantastic review for the ... [Continue Reading]
The Deborah Kalb Q&A
One of the country's most respected and prolific book bloggers, Deborah Kalb of Washington, D.C. recently posted a Q&A on STRONG INSIDE, highlighting both the young readers' edition and the original. Check it out here. ... [Continue Reading]
Dole Institute of Politics
I had the opportunity to travel to Lawrence, Kansas to speak about STRONG INSIDE at the nationally renowned Dole Institute of Politics. This fabulous museum and archives functions much like a presidential library, and director Bill Lacy puts on a ... [Continue Reading]
Southern Festival of Books on C-SPAN
C-SPAN's book TV came to Nashville for the Southern Festival of Books and covered my panel with Ansley Erickson live! Check out the session here. ... [Continue Reading]
Wallace, Dillard Return for Lawson Lecture
Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard return to Vanderbilt tonight to speak at the 10th annual James Lawson Lecture. Vanderbilt freshman Alexa Bussman previews the event in her very first article for The Vanderbilt Hustler. Great job, Alexa! ... [Continue Reading]
Race, Sports & Vanderbilt: Art Exhibit
Vanderbilt University's Fine Arts Gallery has opened an exhibit titled Race, Sports & Vanderbilt: 1966-1970. Arts & Science Dean Martin Rapisarda, who curated the exhibit, moderated a discussion with Vice Chancellors Dr. George Hill and David ... [Continue Reading]
Vanderbilt Opens Art Exhibition on Race & Sports
Vanderbilt University's Fine Arts Gallery will feature an art exhibition titled Race, Sports and Vanderbilt 1966-1970. The exhibition opens Sept. 23 with a reception and panel featuring Vice Chancellor Dr. George Hill, Vice Chancellor and Athletic ... [Continue Reading]
All-School Read at VU & MBA
Does anyone in big data track these kinds of things? The highest concentration of Strong Inside readers in any geographical area will have to be the two miles of Nashville’s West End Avenue that connect Vanderbilt University and Montgomery Bell ... [Continue Reading]
The Sports Biblio Review
Legendary sportswriter Wendy Parker reviewed Strong Inside in the wake of the controversy at the University of Missouri, where football players threatened to strike unless the university president resigned. Writing of the difficulties Wallace faced, ... [Continue Reading]