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This graphic novel was such a pleasant surprise. I love that it was both a memoir and a history of basketball all wrapped in one giant book. Yang has been teaching mathematics at Bishop O’Dowd High School when he decides to meet up the head basketball coach and document an entire basketball season. He practically knows nothing about basketball in the beginning, so he shares all that he learns about the inner workings of basketball, about the history of the sport, about the individual players, an
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Yup, this is as good as everyone says it is.
I love so much about this book: the focus on individual team members, the way Yang puts himself into the narrative, the backstories of the characters, and the history of the game across different cultures.
I wish there had been some mention that James Naismith, the creator of the game was Canadian.
What jumped out at me was the difference between public schools here in Canada and the Catholic private school in the story. Maybe it's just the difference ...more
I love so much about this book: the focus on individual team members, the way Yang puts himself into the narrative, the backstories of the characters, and the history of the game across different cultures.
I wish there had been some mention that James Naismith, the creator of the game was Canadian.
What jumped out at me was the difference between public schools here in Canada and the Catholic private school in the story. Maybe it's just the difference ...more
Jun 15, 2020
Victoria
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If you haven’t read anything by Gene Luen Yang, this could be a good start. Great book even if you’re not a basketball fan or don’t typically read graphic novels.
Fascinating and immersive graphic nonfiction about a winning high school bastketball team, delving into the players, coaches, fans & even history of the game from an admitted non-sports-fan. Won the Printz Award for YA literature but great for adults, too! Read my full review & see some sample pages:
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Feb 21, 2020
Linda
marked it as to-read
Apr 02, 2021
Robin Gustafson
marked it as to-read
