Fist Bump

A story by Michael Williams

Max trips and falls in front of the whole stadium.
But one fist bump changes everything.

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Max is the team's tee runner — and he's determined to be the fastest one ever.

Max sprinting across the football field to grab the tee

"His sneakers pounded against the grass as he sprinted toward the tee. He was fast — so fast!"

Max falls face-first on the field — SPLAT!

"One moment, he was flying across the field and the next — SPLAT!"

What happens next? The whole stadium is watching...

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J.D. encouraging Max — 'We all mess up. But you got back up. That's what matters.'

"I miss kicks sometimes. We all mess up. But you got back up. That's what matters."

— J.D., the kicker

Sometimes all it takes is one fist bump.

"A wonderful story that teaches children about resilience, belonging, and the power of encouragement."

— Rod Paige, Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Who's It For?

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For Parents

A bedtime story your kids will ask for again and again. Max's journey teaches children that mistakes don't define them — getting back up does.

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For Educators

Endorsed by Rod Paige, former U.S. Secretary of Education. Ideal for classroom read-alouds, character development, life skills and student enrichment.

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Meet the Team

Max — The Tee Runner

Dad — The Bus Driver

J.D. — The Kicker

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