After graphic novel author and high school computer teacher Gene Luen Yang finished his last book, he was not sure what he wanted to write about next. Then, he heard students talking about how this year would finally be the year their boy's basketball team would win the state championship. Although the Dragons had been to the state championship finals many times, they had yet to win the title. Yang didn't know anything about basketball, but he felt like this was the story he needed to tell. As he gets to know the boy's basketball coach and the players on the team and began following the games, Yang starts to fall in love with game of basketball. As the Dragons fight to make it to the championship, Yang knows this is an epic story that will change everyone involved. Yang's story is interspersed with basketball history, so this is the perfect read for basketball fans and for anyone looking for an inspirational story. I read this in one setting, and this is an exceptional basketball story and graphic novel. Highly, highly recommended!
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
After graphic novel author and high school computer teacher Gene Luen Yang finished his last book, he was not sure what he wanted to write about next. Then, he heard students talking about how this year would finally be the year their boy's basketball team would win the state championship. Although the Dragons had been to the state championship finals many times, they had yet to win the title. Yang didn't know anything about basketball, but he felt like this was the story he needed to tell. As he gets to know the boy's basketball coach and the players on the team and began following the games, Yang starts to fall in love with game of basketball. As the Dragons fight to make it to the championship, Yang knows this is an epic story that will change everyone involved. Yang's story is interspersed with basketball history, so this is the perfect read for basketball fans and for anyone looking for an inspirational story. I read this in one setting, and this is an exceptional basketball story and graphic novel. Highly, highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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