{"product_id":"glenn-burke-game-changer-the-man-who-invented-the-high-five","title":"Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five","description":"Lammy Award Winner\n\nA \"Best Book of the Year\" from School Library Journal and Chicago Public Library\n\nA People's Pick for the Best LGBTQ+ Kids Books for Pride Month\n\nA Book Riot Best Recent LGBTQ+ Picture Books Selection\n\nAn American Library Association Rainbow Book List Selection\n\nAn inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the world’s most recognizable handshake, the high five.\n\nPlaying for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all―hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game. It was that energy that led Glenn to invent the high five one October day back in 1977―a spontaneous gesture after a home run that has since evolved into our universal celebratory greeting.\n\nBut despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black man, wasn’t always given support and shown acceptance in return.\n\nFrom acclaimed author Phil Bildner, with illustrations from Daniel J. O'Brien, this moving picture book biography recognizes the challenges Burke faced while celebrating how his bravery and his now-famous handshake helped pave the way for others to live openly and free.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 037439122X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.037439122X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bildner, Phil|O'Brien, Daniel J.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374290174013,"sku":"BVV.037439122X.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/037439122X-0.jpg?v=1784587219","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/glenn-burke-game-changer-the-man-who-invented-the-high-five","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}