{2026 New Release} Coming Home (Adapted for Young Adults) by: Brittney Griner, Michelle Burford From basketball icon Brittney Griner comes a captivating memoir about her journey from early athletic stardom to her page-turning account of how she persevered in a Russian prison—now adapted for young adults. On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to play for a Russian women’s basketball team. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell and she was arrested for mistakenly carrying a small amount of an illegal substance in Russia.

Aside from being a captivating story, COMING HOME considers many themes relevant to teens: social justice, growing up Black and queer, finding identity and purpose in sports, and the importance of family and friends. #NewRelease #ComingHome
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