Black History Heroes: Kobe Bryant: The Black Mamba: The Story of a Basketball Legend

By Dean Burrell

Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.

Step onto the court with Kobe Bryant, a player whose focus, creativity, and fierce dedication reshaped the game of basketball. This kid-friendly biography follows Kobe from his childhood days playing in Italian gyms to the moment he burst onto the NBA stage as a teenager with something to prove. Kids will see how Kobe's famous "Mamba Mentality" grew from countless hours of practice, bold imagination, and a love for the game that never dimmed.

Throughout the book, readers will explore helpful vocabulary words, a detailed timeline of Kobe's life, and thinking questions that invite them to reflect on his choices, challenges, and triumphs. They'll also discover fascinating facts about the world during Kobe's era, from changes in the sport to major world events. Inspiring, energetic, and full of real moments from a remarkable life, this biography gives young readers a close-up look at an athlete who pushed himself further every single day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638193223
• ISBN13: 9781638193227
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5