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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]