Keke Palmer
1) Jump in!
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A young boxer, Izzy Daniels, trains to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the Golden Glove. When his friend Mary asks him to substitute in a Double Dutch tournament, the young man discovers a hidden passion for jump roping.
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Richard, recently unemployed, decides to return to his first love, teaching. When he finds a job as an inner-city schoolteacher teaching fourth grade, he discovers a way to reach out to his skeptical students through the game of chess. He inspires his students to become champions, not only at chess, but in life.