Beth Brown, PhD, created her characters Divot and Swish to explore education and positive youth development through sports. Divot, a golf ball, loves meeting new people. Swish, a basketball net, is a bit shy but loves basketball and trying new sports. Together, they travel the world, making new friends, exploring new cultures, and gaining new superpowers through sports.
For their first book, Divot and Swish adventure in Costa Rica and meet Sammy the Surfer. They’ve never gone surfing before, so they’re nervous as they follow Sammy’s lead. They learn to paddle, balance, and stand on the boards, but will Divot and Swish find the courage they need to surf with the fish?
In their second outing, Divot and Swish travel to the Ozark Mountains for a week at sports camp. There, they meet McKenna the Mountain Biker, who invites them
on an exciting biking adventure. Divot feels nervous about biking, and Swish is unsure of himself when he needs to speak out loud. Together, they work to unlock the real-world superpower of confidence.
Beth earned her PhD in sport psychology from the University of Kansas and has had a lifelong passion for sports, beginning when she picked up a basketball at just two years old. In addition to being an author, she is also a golf coach, educational program developer, and founder of the coaching and consulting agency Team Aureus.
Divot and Swish adventures are inspired by Beth’s real-life experiences with sports, friendships, and cultures around the world. The pair introduces children to new physical activities while traveling to places like Costa Rica, the Ozark Mountains, Hawaii, Switzerland, and Australia. Along the way, they develop real-world superpowers such as courage, confidence, resilience, teamwork, and loyalty — qualities young readers can build in their own lives as well.
The beautifully illustrated series takes children on exciting adventures into new worlds and has been praised by parents, teachers, and young readers alike. Beth is also available for virtual and in-person book reading adventures featuring customized art projects and physical activities tailored for classrooms.
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Adventures with Divot and Swish.
