Hoops: A Graphic Novel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536201369)

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A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares's debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports.

It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls' basketball team is in their rookie season. Despite being undefeated, they practice at night in the elementary school and play to empty bleachers. Unlike the boys' team, the Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away games and no uniforms, much less a laundry service. They make their own uniforms out of T-shirts and electrical tape. And with help from a committed female coach, they push through to improbable victory after improbable victory. Illustrated in full color, this story about the ongoing battle of women striving for equality in sports rings with honesty, bravery, and heart.

Author: Matt Tavares
ISBN-10: 1536201367
ISBN-13: 9781536201369
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 8.58h x 6.14w x 0.94d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519245 / Hoops


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2022
Booklist 02/01/2023 pg. 41
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2023
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2023 pg. 82
School Library Journal 04/21/2023 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average