Barry Root

About The Author

Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; Dream Big; By My Brother’s Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.

Books by Barry Root

Dream Big

Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence

By Deloris Jordan
Illustrated by Barry Root
Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan’s mother, author of the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes.
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