More than Just a Game: The Black Origins of Basketball Cover:Hardcover the first book from 'Childhood

the first book from 'Childhood Champions'

A walk through their bustling city neighborhood brings a girl and her grandfather closer together in this gentle

A crime he says he never committed

her grandfather gives her the perfect gift

In an alternate America marked by volatile class warfare

More than Just a Game: The Black Origins of Basketball Cover:Hardcover the first book from 'ChildhoodKirkus Best Informational Picture Books of 2021 STARRED REVIEW! "Moore's succinct and musical prose pairs well with Ollivierre's dynamic, movement focused illustrations to outline a rich history of the sport's growth in popularity due to the unique circumstances of the early 20th century."Kirkus Reviews starred review A look at how Black players came to shine on the basketball court. Today, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first