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The After-School Kindness Crew: Slam Dunk Day #2
Sequel to the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER POOCH ON THE LOOSE • From Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn and bestselling author Lin Oliver comes the second book in an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they go!
Ever since Tony, Mia, and River formed the After-School Kindness Crew, they've made it their mission to bring joy to those around them. Follow along for all the laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way!
It's time for the first annual fourth-grade basketball game at Sycamore Elementary, with Tony taking on the role of team captain. And as luck would have it, Mia gets to be on his starting lineup, with River as their mascot. While they may not be the most conventional team, they're determined to try! But their first practice is hardly a slam dunk...
Things get even trickier when they practice with an old hoop in a neighborhood alley and their ball goes flying into the backyard of the man who lives next door, forcing the crew to face the mysterious man rumored to be rather unpleasant. But once they get to know him, they learn that first impressions aren't always what they seem.
Find out how the crew helps an older man make peace with his past while he helps them take on game day!
Ever since Tony, Mia, and River formed the After-School Kindness Crew, they've made it their mission to bring joy to those around them. Follow along for all the laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way!
It's time for the first annual fourth-grade basketball game at Sycamore Elementary, with Tony taking on the role of team captain. And as luck would have it, Mia gets to be on his starting lineup, with River as their mascot. While they may not be the most conventional team, they're determined to try! But their first practice is hardly a slam dunk...
Things get even trickier when they practice with an old hoop in a neighborhood alley and their ball goes flying into the backyard of the man who lives next door, forcing the crew to face the mysterious man rumored to be rather unpleasant. But once they get to know him, they learn that first impressions aren't always what they seem.
Find out how the crew helps an older man make peace with his past while he helps them take on game day!
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2026
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Goldie Hawn
16 books102 followersGoldie Jean Hawn is an American Academy Award-winning actress, director and producer. She is best known for starring in popular film comedies of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
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November 13, 2026
Looking for a children's book series that pairs laugh-out-loud fun with genuine heart and mindfulness? 🐾🏀
This delightful series is such a warm, refreshing addition to middle-grade reading.
We follow fourth-graders Tony, Mia, and River, who meet in Ms. Gold's classroom and form the unstoppable After-School Kindness Crew. In book one, Pooch on the Loose, their class Surprise Us Day turns into complete chaos featuring an escaped snake, disguises, and a rowdy rescue dog who helps bring the trio together. In the sequel, Slam Dunk Day, the crew tackles their school's first-annual basketball game. When a rogue basketball leads them to a neighborhood house rumored to belong to a grumpy neighbor, they discover that first impressions aren't always what they seem.
What makes this series so special is how seamlessly it balances hijinks with mindful moments. Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver weave gentle brain breaks and deep-breathing moments directly into the story, teaching young readers how to pause, reset, and lead with empathy when things get overwhelming. It's funny, uplifting, and packed with valuable lessons about friendship, community, and second chances.
A HUGE thank you to StoryGram Tours, Penguin Workshop, Goldie Hawn, and Lin Oliver for sharing these wonderful books with me! 🙏✨
This delightful series is such a warm, refreshing addition to middle-grade reading.
We follow fourth-graders Tony, Mia, and River, who meet in Ms. Gold's classroom and form the unstoppable After-School Kindness Crew. In book one, Pooch on the Loose, their class Surprise Us Day turns into complete chaos featuring an escaped snake, disguises, and a rowdy rescue dog who helps bring the trio together. In the sequel, Slam Dunk Day, the crew tackles their school's first-annual basketball game. When a rogue basketball leads them to a neighborhood house rumored to belong to a grumpy neighbor, they discover that first impressions aren't always what they seem.
What makes this series so special is how seamlessly it balances hijinks with mindful moments. Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver weave gentle brain breaks and deep-breathing moments directly into the story, teaching young readers how to pause, reset, and lead with empathy when things get overwhelming. It's funny, uplifting, and packed with valuable lessons about friendship, community, and second chances.
A HUGE thank you to StoryGram Tours, Penguin Workshop, Goldie Hawn, and Lin Oliver for sharing these wonderful books with me! 🙏✨
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