Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game

Colin Kaepernick's inspiring graphic memoir explores his journey from a highly scouted baseball player to a college football star, despite facing obstacles and discrimination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Scholastic US

Colin Kaepernick, a celebrated athlete and activist, has penned an inspiring graphic memoir that delves into the crossroads of his life. As a high school star athlete, Kaepernick was heavily scouted by colleges and Major League Baseball (MLB) as a baseball pitcher, with a bright future ahead of him. Everyone, including his parents, teachers, and coaches, agreed on his potential and future success. However, Colin felt differently. He wasn't excited about baseball and believed it to be a "white man's game." Colin looked up to athletes like Allen Iverson, who were talented, hyper-competitive, unapologetically Black, and dominating their sports while staying true to themselves. College football, in his eyes, seemed more appealing than sleeping on hotel room floors in the minor leagues of baseball. Yet, Colin didn't have a single offer to play football.

The book explores the story of how a young change-maker learned to find himself and never compromise. It sheds light on his journey from a talented baseball player to a college football prospect, despite facing obstacles and adversity. Through vivid full-color illustrations throughout, the graphic novel memoir offers readers of 12 and up a captivating and relatable narrative.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781338789652