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The Jeff Pearlman Podcast

November 25, 2019

Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman had me on his weekly podcast, "Two Writers Slinging Yang." Listen to the interview here. ... [Continue Reading]

Washington Post Excerpt

November 9, 2019

Valerie Strauss of The Washington Post's education blog, "The Answer Sheet," posted an excerpt from GAMES OF DECEPTION, along with a story about how my books use sports to teach kids lessons on social justice. ... [Continue Reading]

A Curriculum Guide to the book

November 4, 2019

School Library Connection has developed a comprehensive curriculum companion to GAMES OF DECEPTION. Check it out here! ... [Continue Reading]

The Parnassus Books Q&A

November 1, 2019

In advance of the launch of GAMES OF DECEPTION on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the terrific Nashville independent bookstore Parnassus Books, the director of books & events for young readers posed some questions about the book. ... [Continue Reading]

The Chapter 16 Q&A

October 30, 2019

Sean Kinch of Humanities Tennessee's literary website, Chapter16.org, reviews GAMES OF DECEPTION and asks a number of provocative questions in a lively Q&A. ... [Continue Reading]

A Rave Review in Kirkus

September 4, 2019

Games of Deception is "an insightful, gripping account of basketball and bias," says Kirkus Reviews. Check out the full rave here. ... [Continue Reading]

YA Books Central Raves About Games of Deception

June 10, 2019

YA Books Central has posted the first review of "Games of Deception," and it's a rave, awarding 4.7 out of 5 stars. "What an amazing story! GAMES OF DECEPTION will be an excellent addition to a middle school classroom, and the book can serve as a ... [Continue Reading]

Pros and Prose Podcast

February 20, 2019

Thanks to Micah Wimmer of Pros and Prose, the great podcast on sports books, for interviewing me. Listen to the podcast here.  ... [Continue Reading]

Japan Times Q&A

March 18, 2018

Strong Inside Book Cover

Ed Odeven of Japan Times in Tokyo interviewed me for part of his Q&A series with authors. Check out Ed's thorough interview on all aspects of writing STRONG INSIDE here. I was thrilled word of Perry Wallace's place in history had reached all the ... [Continue Reading]

Celebration of a Remarkable Life

February 20, 2018

A Celebration of Life service for Perry Wallace was held at Vanderbilt University on Feb. 19, which would have been the pioneer's 70th birthday. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Vanderbilt Chancellor Nick Zeppos were among the speakers, and it was ... [Continue Reading]

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  • “In a magnificently reported, nuanced
    but raw account of basketball and racism in the South during the 1960s, Andrew Maraniss tells the story of Perry Wallace’s struggle, loneliness, perseverance and eventual self-realization. A rare story about physical and intellectual courage that is both shocking and triumphant. ”

    Bob Woodward, Washington Post associate editor and author

Watch Andrew Maraniss talk about his inspiration to write Strong Inside, featuring archival footage of Perry Wallace in action.
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