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A High Five for Glenn Burke

June 2021, Middle Grade Level

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A High Five for Glenn Burke

by Phil Bildner

For Silas, his presentation on the the first professional baseball player to come out as gay is more than another school report—it’s his first step toward telling his family, friends, and teammates about who he is.
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Courage, Family, Friendship, Identity
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