Derrick Barnes - Who Got Game? Football - at Conn Ave

Derrick Barnes presents *Who Got Game? Football*, a fact-filled children’s book exploring football’s players, games, statistics, records, and surprising trivia. The event is designed for young readers who want to deepen their knowledge of the sport and discover memorable stories and hard-to-believe facts.

Barnes is an award-winning author of bestselling children’s books, including *The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze* and the graphic novel *Victory*. Originally from Kansas City, he attended Jackson State University and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Dr. Tinka Barnes, and their four sons, all of whom play sports.

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Showtimes: 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Event Type: In-house school event

Ages: 8–12

Tickets: Price not available

Featured Book: *Who Got Game? Football* by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by John John Bajet

Related Book Price: The featured paperback is listed at $16.99. It was published August 18, 2026, and has ISBN 9781523505555.