A heartwarming and faith-filled new children’s book, “All I Need is a Glove…and God,” has been released, telling the powerful true story of KB Briley, a former softball player from Sterlington and Louisiana Tech whose perseverance and unwavering trust in God are inspiring young readers.
Briley’s book blends sports, faith, and grit in a story aimed at young athletes—especially girls—facing challenges of their own. Told in an accessible and encouraging voice, the book invites readers ages 6–11 to walk with KB through real-life setbacks, including a cracked back, multiple shoulder injuries and surgeries, hitting slumps, and a season stolen by COVID, all while chasing a dream she refused to quit.
“This book is really my heart on the page,” Briley said. “It’s for every kid who’s ever been hurt, overlooked, sidelined, or told they weren’t enough. I want them to know God can still do big things through their story.”
Briley was a star player at Sterlington High School before playing collegiate softball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. After earning academic honors at Tech, she returned home to Sterlington, where she now serves as head softball coach and teaches sixth grade social studies at Sterlington Middle School.
“I’ve been the girl crying in a dugout. I’ve been the one going through physical therapy instead of practice. But I’ve also been the girl who got back up—with God’s help,” Briley said. “I hope this book reminds kids that setbacks aren’t the end. They’re just part of the journey.”
“My glove—my passion, my calling—coupled with God’s direction led me through all those barriers,” Briley said. “Sometimes I wondered where God was leading me with all the obstacles to my playing career, but I trusted him.”
“Sometimes chasing your dream will break your heart before it blesses your life,” she said.
Co-author Wesley Harris, a Louisiana writer and historian, helped shape Briley’s story into a children’s format that’s both inspirational and relatable. With its mix of playful illustrations, encouraging quotes, and honest reflections, “All I Need is a Glove and God” is already resonating with families, coaches, and athletes.
Describing the book, Briley said, “It’s a little book with a powerful story. It’s all about giving the credit to God and explaining how kids can have a relationship with God.”
“Softball taught me a lot—but my faith taught me more,” Briley added. “That’s what I want kids to take from this book: toughness isn’t about never falling. It’s about getting back up—and knowing you’re never alone when God is by your side.”
“All I Need is a Glove and God” is now available through amazon.com and etsy.com, with plans for school visits, church events, and team devotionals where Briley hopes to speak directly to young readers. Briley considers the book a ministry and all sales go back into purchasing more books to distribute to kids.
