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Heart of Iron: My Journey from Transplant Patient to Ironman Triathlete

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Heart of Iron

Kyle Garlett is the first man to complete the Ironman World Championship with a donor heart. Teens will be amazed by his story, from his initial cancer diagnosis at age 18 through to the present, which he relates with humor and optimism. For more about Kyle, try a few of the media links on his [...]

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Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone

January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Curveball

Known as the “female Jackie Robinson,” Toni Stone played baseball from 1932 to 1954, defying both racial and gender barriers. She didn’t just play, she played with and as one of the best. For teens, this will hit home as not only a sports story, but also as the story of a young girl who [...]

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