Hoops: A Graphic Novel
- Subject
- Comics & Graphic Novels - Historical
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Size
- 15.6 cm × 22.2 cm
- ISBN
- 9781536231953
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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.
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.
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What reviewers said
An inspiring and heartwarming story about a small town high school basketball team . . . that will be adored by readers of all ages.
A fast-break story of stout hearts, raw talent, and the will to stand up for what’s right. . . . Hip-hoop-hooray for Hoops!
Poignant and fresh . . . sure to have readers of all ages wanting to shoot hoops!”
—Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times best-selling cocreator of the Sunny and Babymouse series
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