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Yang, Gene Luen. DRAGON HOOPS New York : First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, 2020 IL YA ISBN 9781626720794 |
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If you don’t like basketball, don’t let the cover of this graphic novel stop you from opening it. This story is for both sports fans and not-so-much fans alike, about how important it is to take that first step towards a goal. Over the years, the Bishop O’Dowd Dragons have gone to the state championships eight times but haven’t managed a win. This year looks like they might get another shot. Although he knows nothing about sports, the school’s not-at-all-athletic computer teacher and graphic novelist, Mr. Yang, decides to follow the team to document their season. Along the way he gets to know the players, learns some hoops history, and most importantly, what it takes to earn a spot in the championships. It all starts with that first step. (Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award 2021-2022) |
| SUBJECTS: Yang, Gene Luen -- Juvenile literature. High school teachers -- California -- Oakland -- Juvenile literature. Chinese Americans -- Juvenile Literature. Basketball -- Tournaments -- California -- Oakland -- Juvenile literature. High schools -- California -- Oakland -- Juvenile literature. |
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