Just A Gobbler

#JustAGobbler

The Story .

Hokie has been waiting his whole life for this talent show, but now that the day is here, he begins to have some doubts. Will he be able to see that he is not #justagobbler? This inspiring and encouraging tale is a delightful read for Virginia Tech fans of all ages.

Reviews

 5/5

This is a thoughtful fun book about confidence and esteem-building. Perfect for early to mid-elementary students. You don't have to be a Virginia Tech fan to appreciate this story!Great example & great book!

Debra Fuller

3 January 2020

We are CFL fans. When we found out that Woody Baron had been a part of the making of the book, my husband and I knew that this book would be a great gift for our grandchildren.

Diane Alvarez

17 December 2019

Super cute, great illustrations and story. Highly Recommend for children of any age.

Gregory Garcia

10 October 2019

Meet The Authors

James 'JB' Baron

is a twelve-year AFL veteran. One of the all-time greats, he is the current Executive President for the AFLPU. After transferring to Virginia Tech his junior year, JB served as a team captain in his senior season and helped the Hokies to a win over Texas in the 1995 Sugar Bowl, which helped establish the VT football program as a national contender. That spirit and leadership helped spark the run the Hokies continue to enjoy to this day. JB enjoys spending time with his family and helping children through various nonprofit ventures throughout Nashville, Chicago, Atlanta, and the southeast.

William Woody Baron

is a four-year letterman (2013-2016) for the Virginia Tech Hokies. While at VT, Woody served as a team captain and defensive line standout for the Hokies. Woody played a vital role in VT s resurgence to the national stage and amassed a host of accolades during his collegiate career, including ALL-ACC, Defensive Lineman of the Year, and ACC Defensive Player of the Week, as recognized by various organizations and publications. Woody graduated from Virginia Tech in 2016 with a degree in Spanish. He is currently rostered with the Dallas Cowboys.

Henry Taylor

is a four-year NFL veteran and a seven-year AFL veteran, who currently owns and operates residential and commercial real estate businesses in greater Columbia, South Carolina. Henry played football for the University of South Carolina from 1994-1997, where he was a defensive line standout. After playing against each other in the AFL, Henry and JB teamed up on the 2005 Nashville Kats team and have remained friends ever since. Henry enjoys spending time with his family and giving back to his community through his nonprofit, the Take Action Now Youth Foundation.

Are You Interested in A Booking Reading???

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