Books matching: historical context of basketball
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Save:Dragon Hoops is a dynamic, heartfelt graphic novel that uses basketball as a lens to explore courage, community, and chasing big dreams - whether you’re a sports buff or total newbie.
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang is a graphic novel that follows the author's journey of documenting the Bishop O'Dowd High School basketball team as they aim to win their first state championship. Through interviews with the coach, players, and former coach, the book delves into the personal stories of the team members, the history of basketball, racial issues, and the challenges faced by both the author and the team. Yang weaves together multiple storylines, historical facts, and introspective moments to create a compelling narrative that explores themes of determination, teamwork, and the pursuit of success both on and off the court.
March 2020•447 pages
