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Coming this fall... Wait! It's out now and getting great reviews. It's my deep dive into Babe Ruth's many interests: music, boxing, golf, football, acting, among other things. Ruth's off-the-field antics will dazzle you as much as his on-the-field prowess. Formats: audio book and a square format paperback. Suitable for the middle grade reader and beyond.  




 
Reviews

In W. Nikola-Lisa's latest book, The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of Babe Ruth, the Yankee slugger is revealed as a kind-hearted individual who never forgot his roots even after becoming famous. Ruth touched the lives of others both through his generosity and bonding with fans. These tantalizing glimpses of a sports hero's life, whose passion for baseball not only revolutionized the game but also helped pull America out of the gloom of the Great Depression, is a must-have for school and public library shelves. The Prairies Book Review (11/2/2023) 

In The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of Babe Ruth, W. Nikola-Lisa has created an entirely unique, entirely engaging, and extraordinarily well-done book.... I have never encountered a read quite like this, from the pictures to the perspective. Babe Ruth hasn't been looked at from all these angles in such a quick, fun, and enjoyable way. The Things He Could Have Been sparks great conversation surrounding the baseball player we all know. Reader Views Kids (11/12/2023)

Punchy, quick, and light-hearted, The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of Babe Ruth is suited for readers of all ages. With a voice that captures Babe Ruth’s passion and soul, The Things He Could Have Been showcases Babe Ruth’s accomplishments beyond baseball. Baseball lovers, history buffs, and biography enthusiasts will indulge in the entertaining look at Babe Ruth’s life and legacy. The Book Review Directory (12/29/2023)



 



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Book Specs

Title: The Things He Could Have Been
Subtitle: Stories of Babe Ruth
Author: W. Nikola-Lisa
Illustrator: Curated Photostock Images
Design Consultant: Six Penny Graphics
Publisher: Gyroscope Books, Chicago
Publication Year: 2023
Release Date: 9/15/2023
Publisher's Cataloging-in-Publication Data: 
   Prepared by Cassidy Cataloging Services
Genre: Youth Nonfiction 
Subjects: Baseball, Sports, History
Audience: 12 years and up
Page Count: 92
Formats and ISBNs
   Paperback: 979-89860117310 , $14.99
   Audio Book: 979-89860117334, $9.95
Wholesaler: Ingram Content Group
Online Retailer: IndieBound, Barnes & Noble, Amazon




 
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Promotional Plan

Promotional Ads: IBPA Bookstore Catalog, Library eBlast, ALA Library Journal

Social Media Posts: Facebook and Author’s Website

Book Reviews: BookLife, Feathered Quill, Prairies Book Review

Book Award Contests: IBPA Ben Franklin Awards, Society of Midland Authors Book Awards, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Independent Press Awards


 



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