Cotton

By: Mark S. Harris

This inspirational story is about an old football coach being called out of retirement to coach a girls' basketball team. This diverse group of girls tries to come together as a team to try to win a state title. Can an old football coach and a diverse group of young girls form a bond strong enough to win a state title? Or will their differences be too much for them to overcome? This novel is about working together toward a common goal. It is also about the role that leadership plays in bringing people together.

About the Author

Mark S. Harris currently resides in Texas, where he is a sixth generation Texan from Kaufman County. He coached in Texas for over thirty years for football, girls' basketball, and boys' basketball. He is also a retired United States History teacher. His story's main character Cotton is based on a number of coaches that he has encountered in his real life.