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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]

Remembering Perry Wallace: The Athletic

December 19, 2017

Remembering Perry Wallace: The Athletic Thank you to Seth Davis of The Athletic for the opportunity to write a remembrance of Perry Wallace, who passed away Dec. 1. For Perry Wallace, it was never about him. Every time the spotlight shined ... [Continue Reading]

Connections to Perry Wallace, Even in Madison, WI

December 19, 2017

The great Doug Moe, longtime columnist on everything that is Madison, Wisconsin, wrote about the connections between Perry Wallace, STRONG INISDE, and that great city. Among other things, I was born there and have enjoyed the opportunity to tell ... [Continue Reading]

A Memorable Visit to Milwaukee with The Jockbrarian

December 6, 2017

Jeff Schreiber, a suburban Milwaukee school librarian better known as The Jockbrarian, arranged a full day of visits with high school and middle school students in Germantown, Wisconsin. Here's his fantastic summary of a meaningful day. ... [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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