More Than Just a Game
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More Than Just a Game by Madison Moore
Kirkus Best Informational Picture Books of 2021
STARRED REVIEW! "Moore's succinct and musical prose pairs well with Ollivierre's dynamic, movement-focused illustrations to outline a rich history of the sport's growth in popularity due to the unique circumstances of the early 20th century."--Kirkus Reviews starred review
A look at how Black players came to shine on the basketball court.
Today, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first started to catch on, it wasn't easy for Black people to play. They couldn't enter segregated YMCAs or attend privileged colleges. So Black Americans made their own spaces, playing in dance halls before the dancing started, and eventually forming teams called the Black Fives. More than Just a Game celebrates the history of basketball from a Black perspective, revealing how it changed Black communities and how they made the sport into what it is today.
During a college trip to the New Hampshire primary in February of 2020, Madison Moore was the subject of Joe Biden's infamous insult--lying dog-faced pony soldier. She recently earned degrees in Economics and International Affairs from Mercer University. She intends to pursue a career in political journalism and research after contributing to the Libertarian organization Young Voices.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780807552711 |
| ISBN 10 | 0807552712 |
| Title | More Than Just a Game |
| Author | Madison Moore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Year published | 2021-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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