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Hoops: A Graphic Novel Paperback – March 14, 2023

by Matt Tavares (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 72 ratings
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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.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    6.06 x 0.77 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    March 14, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1536231959
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1536231953
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basketball; graphic novels; school sports; determination; adversity; friendship; gender equality

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"On one level it is an account of one of the most amazing hitters to ever play baseball, but it is also a valiant story of hope, resilience, perseverance, and love."

— Library Media Connection (starred review)

"This is a glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being."

— School Library Journal

"Tavares’ latest baseball profile, featuring Pedro Martínez, is as much an homage to the love between brothers as it is a biography."

— Booklist

Editorial Reviews

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An inspiring and heartwarming story about a small town high school basketball team . . . that will be adored by readers of all ages.
—Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat

A fast-break story of stout hearts, raw talent, and the will to stand up for what’s right. . . . Hip-hoop-hooray for Hoops!
—Scott Magoon, New York Times best-selling illustrator

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

About the Author

Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of the New York Times best-selling picture book Dasher, as well as Red and Lulu and several sports biographies, including Becoming Babe Ruth and Growing Up Pedro. He is also the illustrator of Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gottesfeld, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas,and Over the River and Through the Wood,among many other picture books. Matt Tavares lives in Maine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick (March 14, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536231959
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536231953
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 0.77 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 72 ratings

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Matt Tavares created his first picture book as his senior project in college. That book eventually became Zachary’s Ball (Candlewick), which received a Massachusetts Book Award Honor, and was named one of Yankee Magazine’s 40 Classic New England Children’s Books.

Since then, Matt has illustrated nineteen more books, nine of which he also wrote. Three titles received Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, two were named ALA Notable Books, one was an Orbis Pictus Honor Book, and eleven were selected for The Society of Illustrators Original Art exhibits.

The most recent book he wrote and illustrated is Dasher (Candlewick). Learn more about Matt Tavares at tavaresbooks.com.

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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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My 8-year old granddaughter basketball player loves this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My 8-Year Was Thrilled
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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After opening this gift my 8-year-old great-niece, put the brakes on opening any other gifts, to read this book! Success!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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I gave this book to my 9 year old granddaughter and she loved it! She's currently in basketball season so this was perfect!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Basketball book
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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This graphic novel was top tier. If you are a basketball lover period, it will be right up your alley.
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Linda C.
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a good book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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My granddaughter loved the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Girls basketball history
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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I liked that this graphic novel is about the history of girls basketball and the struggles to be recognized.
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Polly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young female athletes
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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Great for young readers
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Deb Crater
5.0 out of 5 stars I love how the story is told, and seeing my history!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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I was so excited to see this book, My niece, a librarian, saw this before it came out and alerted me. I attended summer basketball camp in elementary school, put on by some of these real players behind the characters in the book. Ironically, these were outdoor camps, not in a gym. Thankfully 5-6 years later, I became a Warsaw Lady Tiger Basketball player, thanks to the summer camps these players put on. It was my turn as a team member to help put on basketball camp... and it was held in a real gym. This book really is part of my heritage. I directly benefited from the work these team members put in to making women's basketball more equitable. It was cool to see the history and I hope in inspire more young athletes. -Lady Tiger Basketball, class of 1985.
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