On the Right Path Book Series

Join Jayden, Jordan, their little sister Jasmine, and their friend Shai as the group experiences their first basketball camp and learns lessons about life along the way. Parents will love this uplifting book, which encourages children to love others and teaches the importance of making people feel welcome and loved.

NBA Coach Brett Gunning and award-winning author Stacy Padula have teamed up to create the On The Right Path (OTRP) book series, which focuses on six life-skill pillars: Loving Others, Being Unselfish, Staying Healthy & Strong, Showing Forgiveness, Showing Respect, and Having Fun.

To purchase Book 1, click here.

To purchase Book 2, click here

To purchase Book 3, click here.

To purchase Book 4, click here.

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READERS' CHOICE BOOK AWARDS FINALIST!

On the Right Path: Book Two was selected as a Finalist in the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

“This is a fabulous book to help instill the importance of teamwork in young children. It shows the power of basketball (and sport in general) to change peoples’ lives, through the development of teamworking skills and other core life skills. It also shows the great work that sport coaches do in developing and supporting young people through life.”

“This book will appeal to boys and girls interested in basketball and other sporting activities, and would make a fantastic addition to any home or school library. 

We enjoyed the vibrant, detailed illustrations by Maddy Moore, and we particularly liked the diversity of images represented.”

Star Rating: 5 Stars 

On the Right Path: Book Three was selected as a Finalist in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

“Through basketball, Shai learns important life lessons. In this scenario, he learns the importance of eating fresh fruit and vegetables, to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to provide the nutrition and energy required to play sport. Coach Pete helps the children improve in basketball, but he also helps children with key life skills, through memorable coaching moments.”

“This is a fun and educational book and will appeal to readers who enjoy basketball and other sports. Shai and Coach Pete are strong, positive role models, that young children will relate to and will enjoy following their stories. 

I enjoyed the comic-book style illustrations by Maddy Moore”

Star Rating: 5 Stars 

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