Travis Kelce was born an athlete — he played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He excelled at football, and served as Cleveland Heights High School’s quarterback — though he’d one day become a famous tight end because of his impressive skills on the field. Travis was offered a scholarship to play football at the University of Cincinnati. After being drafted in the NFL to play for the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis got his first Super Bowl win. Travis won his second Super Bowl in 2022, when the Chiefs defeated his brother’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Although he is best known for his excellence in football, Travis is also the founder of the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation, which provides children in need with opportunities in education, athletics, and the arts. He is also a podcaster and an avid car collector.
By: Ellen Labrecque
Discovery Questions
Travis worked hard to earn his spot on the team after being told “no.” Have you ever had to keep trying at something even when it was tough?
How does the author show the importance of practice and hard work, similar to other sports books or characters you’ve read about?
Travis Kelce’s story shows how sports can bring people together. How do you see sports uniting people in your community or around the world?
Imagine you are Travis Kelce’s coach or teammate. Write a short message to him before the Super Bowl to motivate him. What would you say?
Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
5th+
Book Code
785
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780593888254
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