Contributor(s): Author: Ivory Latta Author: Jr. Charles R. Smith Illustrator: D. J. Coffman Bounce Bounce Despite the Height is the lively, true story of Ivory Latta, one of the smallest women to play for the WNBA. This full-color illustrated book for young readers follows young Ivory as she learns to play basketball, perfect her game, and outplay her big brothers - all despite her height. The book includes a dream journal to help motivate students and inspire conversation.