A High Five for Glenn Burke

Silas Wade is a dynamic character who changes from the beginning of the book to the end. With reference to the text, describe Silas’s journey. Explore who he is when the story begins and who he is when it ends.

Do you relate to any aspect of Silas’s story? Have you ever worried about fitting in, or had to make the choice to share or hide something personal about yourself? Write a personal essay reflecting on your own experiences.

A High Five for Glenn Burke provides a fairly comprehensive biography of Glenn Burke. Do your own research on some aspect of his life, like the baseball teams he played for, the AIDS crisis, the history of LGBTQ+ visibility in sports, or alternative explanations for the invention of the high five. Write an essay explaining what you learned.