RALLY CAPS is a humorous, fun-filled baseball and camp story. Ten year old Jordan is injured in an unfortunate and frightening accident while trying out for the Little League Travel team. Recovery is difficult. At summer camp he struggles to conquer his anxiety and fear in order to return to his beloved game of baseball. He forms a friendship with a deaf Italian boy, Luca, who wears a cochlear implant. Luca’s compelling positive “nothing is impossible” attitude, along with the inspiration he draws from his idol, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., gives Jordan the courage to return to baseball with a passion. Find out what happens as “Rally Caps” are raised in the bottom of the final inning in the biggest game of Jordan’s life. Boys and girls alike will enjoy this touching story of persevering through difficult times.

Accomplishments
Stephen signing RALLY CAPS in Cooperstown, NY during Cal Ripken's Hall of Fame Induction Weekend July 27-29, 2007.
Receiving the Reader Views Reader's Choice Award for 2008 Best Children's 7 and Over Book.
Receiving Honorable Mention for the family category in the 2008 MovieDeal Screenwriting Contest.
RALLY CAPS translated and published in Italy, April 2008.
RALLY CAPS "PreView Movie Trailer Video" produced November 7, 2008 (Watch the video on YouTube.com or on www.rallycaps.net).

Additional Information

RALLY CAPS was endorsed by Cal Ripken, Jr. Hall of Fame 2007: "RALLY CAPS is a heartwarming book about perseverance and courage. Congratulations to Steve and Jodi for taking the challenges in their lives and turning it into a wonderful book that helps teach valuable lessons of acceptance and resilience to kids and adults alike."

RALLY CAPS was endorsed by Brooks Robinson Hall of Fame 1983: "RALLY CAPS celebrates the game of baseball as it's meant to be played by teaching kids fundamentals and teamwork with a few entertaining old-fashioned pranks. This is one story I'll be reading with my grandchildren."

RALLY CAPS was endorsed by Tim Kurkjian, Sr. Writer for ESPN The Magazine and Baseball Tonight Analyst: "I really enjoyed the book RALLY CAPS. It is a compelling story of a boy who learns to never give up in overcoming some of the difficulties that life brings. It is important reading for all parents, especially dads. As a father of two children who play multiple sports, I was truly inspired by this book."

RALLY CAPS was endorsed by Curtis Pride, the only deaf Major League baseball player. He said, "RALLY CAPS is a story that really hit home with me. Growing up, my hearing friends quickly learned being deaf makes no difference, just like the character Jordan discovers in this book. There is a very real message here - Nothing is Impossible."

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