While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation

Update: 2024-12-24

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Byron Graves, author of the middle grade novel "Rez Ball," talks with Elisabeth Paige about his experiences playing basketball on the Ojibwe reservation. According to Byron, basketball is everything on the reservation with standing room only crowds and players who turn into heroes. The book deals with grief, alcohol abuse, and emotional dysregulation along with joy and fun play by play action.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

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While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation

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While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation

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While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation