CJ's Big Project

What if your child faced every challenge with the same confidence they bring to the things they love?

Confidence doesn't always show up the same way in every part of a kid's life. CJ's Big Project is a fun reminder that confidence and a little creative problem-solving can turn an impossible task into a possible one.

CJ can hit a jump shot from anywhere on the court, but a bad grade in Science might bench him before the biggest game of the season. When his teacher gives him a chance to redo his project, CJ isn't sure he has what it takes. Basketball? Easy. Science? That's a whole different ball game.

With encouragement from his coach and a brilliant idea from his best friend Tim, CJ discovers something powerful: the same confidence that makes him great on the court can make him great anywhere, even in the classroom. And when CJ decides to use his favorite thing, basketball, to explain gravity for his project, things really start to look up.

In CJ's Big Project, CJ learns that responsibility isn't always easy. Sometimes you have to take care of the things you need to do before you can do the things you love, and it's your confidence in yourself that gets you there, even when something feels totally outside your comfort zone.

Perfect for bedtime read-alouds and classroom discussions alike, CJ's Big Project gives parents and educators a natural way to talk with kids about confidence, responsibility, and creative problem-solving, even when they're not the best at something yet.

C.J. Watson is an author, philanthropist, and former NBA player whose mission extends far beyond the basketball court. CJ's Big Dream was created to inspire young readers to chase their dreams and work hard for what they want, a message rooted in his own life journey. Watson is the founder of the Quiet Storm Foundation and a scholarship fund honoring his late grandmother, Mary L. Watson, both dedicated to empowering the next generation.