Help Provide Copies of Uncommon Favor by Dawn Staley

Philly Bookshelf needs your help to provide our community partners with copies of Uncommon Favor by basketball legend and Philadelphian Dawn Staley. The books will go to the eight high school libraries and classrooms we are currently working with as well as a few community groups. We know our community will love to read this book!

A description of the book:

“A three-time Olympic Gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life private.

Uncommon Favor reveals the journey that led to Staley’s success, including the challenges she faced. From dealing with sexism on the court to feeling isolated in new environments, Staley honed her skills and learned valuable life lessons about mental fortitude and maturity that have grounded her throughout her career. Beginning with her humble origins on the North Philadelphia basketball court and her rise to national fame at the University of Virginia—where she led her team to three Final Fours—Staley recounts the key moments that shaped her winning mindset.”

The cost to pre-order each copy of the book, including tax and shipping, is currently $32. Any amount you can donate toward the purchase of copies of Uncommon Favor will be greatly appreciated.