- Strong story with enough information to be catching but not too much to turn away younger or less confident readers
- Unique and creative illustrations. Strong partner to the story 
- I like how the story covers more than just the main character, Elgin Baylor, by integrating his story with other powerful individuals
- Author's note, further reading, and timeline in the back of the book are helpful to gain more insight on Elgin Baylor's life and those of influence during his life.