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Books Sandwiched In - Review of 'There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension' by Hanif Abdurraqib

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Book Review of There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib

Abdurraqib’s personal storytelling and historical exploration of excellence is “… not only the most original sports book I’ve ever read but one of the most moving books I’ve ever read, period.”—Steve James, director of Hoop Dreams

A Best Book of the Year: The NYT Book Review, The Washington Post, NPR, The New York Public Library, and Publishers Weekly.

Presenter: Jacob Scott served as a Teacher, School Counselor, Assistant Principal, and Principal before becoming the Chief Operating Officer for the Rochester City School District. He is passionate about mentoring student-athletes, giving back to his community, and making a meaningful impact. 

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