From the Inside Flap
Perseverance, commitment, literacy, sports
From the Back Cover
When Nick, Kia and their classmates begin a letter-writing campaign to try to persuade the Toronto Raptors to visit their school, they discover the team's school program has already been set for the year. But the kids do not give up easily, and their efforts become increasingly dramatic until Nick finally comes up with an idea that the Raptors will be unable to ignore.For the tenth installment of this bestselling series, Eric Walters has once again teamed up with retired NBA star Jerome Williams and his brother Johnnie Williams III to create another exciting chapter in the lives of Nick and Kia.
About the Author
Eric Walters is a Member of the Order of Canada and the author of over 125 books that have collectively won more than 100 awards including the Governor General’s Literary Award for The King of Jam Sandwiches. A former teacher, Eric began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. Eric is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.
Jerome Williams is a retired professional basketball player. He played for the Toronto Raptors from 2001–2003. Williams teamed up with his brother, Johnnie Williams III, and Eric Walters to create a best-selling series of basketball-themed titles in the Orca Young Readers series.
Johnnie Williams III is an encouragement presenter that has spoken to youth and adults in the United States, Canada, China, Africa and the Philippines. Williams teamed up with his brother, Jerome Williams, and Eric Walters for two titles in the Orca Young Readers series. 
