A slam dunk. This inspiring story about a girls' high school basketball team in 1975 Indiana is a tribute to female athletes everywhere.
Step onto the court in 1975 Indiana, where a girls’ basketball team fights for recognition—and respect. Hoops is a vibrant graphic novel celebrating the real athletes who practiced under dim lights, crafted their own uniforms, and changed the game forever. Pure determination meets beautiful storytelling.
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Step onto the court and into a pivotal moment in sports history. Matt Tavares’s stunning debut graphic novel brings to life the 1975 Indiana girls’ basketball season—a time when young women fought not just to win games, but to be seen at all.
The Lady Bears of Wilkins Regional High School are undefeated, yet they practice under elementary school gymnasium lights long after dark. While the boys’ team travels in comfort with pristine uniforms, these determined athletes craft their own jerseys from T-shirts and electrical tape. They play to empty bleachers. They drive themselves to away games. And still, they push forward—victory after improbable victory.
Illustrated in vibrant full color, Hoops captures the raw determination and quiet courage of girls who refused to accept less. Tavares weaves together the thrill of competition with the deeper struggle for equality, creating a story that resonates far beyond the basketball court. This is a tale of teamwork, perseverance, and the power of a committed coach who believed her players deserved better.
Perfect for young readers who love sports stories, graphic novels, or tales of real-world heroes, this book celebrates the athletes who changed the game forever. Based on true events, Hoops reminds us that some of the most important battles are fought not for trophies, but for the simple right to play.
A powerful addition to any middle-grade collection—inspiring, beautifully rendered, and impossible to put down.
A slam dunk. This inspiring story about a girls' high school basketball team in 1975 Indiana is a tribute to female athletes everywhere.
Tavares's full-color illustrations expertly capture the excitement of the games and the era's fashion and technology... An inspiring sports story that will appeal to fans of the game and graphic novel readers alike.
Tavares scores with this exciting graphic novel... The full-color illustrations are dynamic and engaging, capturing both the intensity of the games and the quieter moments of determination and friendship.
This graphic novel debut from picture book author-illustrator Tavares offers an exciting look at a pivotal time in women's sports history.
A thrilling story of perseverance and the fight for equality in sports.
| Weight | 1.32 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.00 × 0.74 × 8.50 in |
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| Subject | Basketball, Comics & Graphic Novels, Girls & Women, Historical, Juvenile Fiction, Sports & Recreation |
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