{"product_id":"the-swag-is-in-the-socks-paperback","title":"The Swag Is in the Socks - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly J. Baptist\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Season of Styx Malone\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Parker Inheritance. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An excellent read-alike to Jacqueline Woodson's \u003ci\u003eHarbor Me\u003c\/i\u003e or Janae Marks' F\u003ci\u003erom the Desk of Zoe Washington.\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003ci\u003e-Booklist, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A warm but authentic picture of a middle schooler figuring out who he is and who he wants to be.\" \u003ci\u003e-The Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eXavier Moon is not one to steal the show. He's perfectly content to play video games and sit at his bedroom window watching the neighborhood talk outside. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut for Xavier's twelfth birthday, he receives a pair of funky socks and a challenge from his great-uncle, Frankie Bell, saying it's time to swag out and speak up. First on the list: get into the legendary Scepter League. Xavier's grandfather, great-uncle, and father were all invited to join the elite boys' after-school club that admits only the \u003ci\u003emost\u003c\/i\u003e suave and confident young men. Xavier has never had the courage to apply before, but his wild socks are getting him some big attention, so maybe it's time to come out of the shadows and follow in his family's footsteps. Or maybe Xavier will march down a new path altogether.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly J. Baptist\u003c\/b\u003e is the inaugural winner of the We Need Diverse Books short-story contest. Her story is featured in the WNDB anthology \u003ci\u003eFlying Lessons \u0026amp; Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and inspired her first full-length novel, \u003ci\u003eIsaiah Dunn Is My Hero.\u003c\/i\u003e Kelly is also the author of the picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Electric Slide and Kai. The Swag Is in the Socks\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by Kelly's love of unique and creative socks, as well as her older sister's hero work as a speech-language pathologist. When she's not writing, Kelly is usually thinking about writing . . . and dreaming of palm trees while living in southwest Michigan. She keeps beyond busy with her five amazing children, who always give her plenty of story ideas and background noise to write to. Find Kelly at kellyiswrite.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swag Is in the Socks\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766632317216,"sku":"9780593380895","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/020429b04c471522cc47bca98af24f55.webp?v=1780295868","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-swag-is-in-the-socks-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}