Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Step onto the court. Hoops is a vibrant graphic novel that brings the 1975 fight for gender equity to life. Based on a true story, the Lady Bears must overcome empty bleachers and homemade uniforms to prove they belong in the game. It’s an inspiring, visually stunning tale of teamwork and the enduring power of Title IX that belongs in every middle-grade library.
This debut novel by Byron Graves tells the story of a young athlete determined to play like the hero his Ojibwe community needs him to be.
Basketball, politics, and propaganda collide in 1936 Berlin. Games of Deception tells the gripping true story of the first U.S. Olympic basketball team—and the dark truths hidden behind the Olympic spotlight.