University of Tennessee (UT) Press has officially released its first children’s picture book: My Magic Tux: A Big Orange Story of Courage and Confidence. Based on a true story covered by ESPN, “My Magic Tux” is authored by J. R. Greene, also known in Rocky Top lore as the Big Orange Tux Guy, who ran onto the field with the UT football team while donning an orange-and-white tuxedo at the 1998 national championship game.
Book proceeds and 100% of Greene’s royalties will support UT Libraries to help fund literacy, education and lifelong learning, as well as the planned future development of a new charitable entity and awards program focused on supporting courage and confidence in children.
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