{"product_id":"basket-ball-the-story-of-the-all-american-game","title":"Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* \"Jam-packed with well-researched historical context, each chapter is compelling.... A backboard-shattering slam dunk.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKadir Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly acclaimed painter and the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal winner \n\u003ci\u003eThe Undefeated\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Kwame Alexander; the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eWe Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, \u003c\/i\u003e winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor as well as the Sibert Medal; \n\u003ci\u003eBasket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game\u003c\/i\u003e; and \n\u003ci\u003eMoses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was an NAACP Image Award winner, Caldecott Honor Book, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner. His work has appeared in many publications, including \n\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. Kadir's original paintings are in the permanent collections of the US House of Representatives and the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of African American History and Culture. A recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, he has also been inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. He lives in Southern California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[\n\u003ci\u003eBasket Ball\u003c\/i\u003e] paints people, places and endeavors relegated to oblivion's sidelines back onto the hardwood.... Each of Nelson's portraits sends up a little praise song.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWe Are the Ship\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Robert F. Sibert Award \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Nelson continues to top himself with each new book.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Pitch-perfect history of Negro League Baseball. \" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The stories and artwork contained here are a tribute to the spirit of the Negro Leaguers.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An engaging tribute that should resonate with a wide audience and delight baseball fans of all ages.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One need not be a baseball fan to enjoy this book.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* \"With its strong focus on the historical context of segregation and its comprehensive coverage of the sport's indomitable heroes, this title is an excellent addition for upper-elementary and middle school collections, appealing strongly to both sports enthusiasts and readers seeking diverse historical perspectives.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* \"Nelson's detailed but very readable text is illustrated with a series of riveting oil paintings of key figures, including outstanding players in the sport's history. This handsome, informative volume belongs in many sports collections.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Nelson brings his sports fandom and verve--and always impressive oil paintings--to the history of basketball. Every spread of this dazzlingly illustrated work includes dynamic imagery.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* \"Like the sport it so wonderfully chronicles, \n\u003ci\u003eBasket Ball \u003c\/i\u003esoars, capturing readers' hearts with understanding and respect for this great American game.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA USA TODAY bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Kids Indie Next Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon best book of the month\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinner of the\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2026 Golden Poppy Award for Children's Nonfiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003cbr\u003e A USA TODAY bestseller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age--a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years--in this companion to his bestselling \u003ci\u003eWe Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Basketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago, but what remains is the passion of the players, the heat of competition, and supreme strategy and athleticism on the court. In this visual tour de force, celebrated artist Kadir Nelson weds his love for the game with showstopping paintings that bring its heart-pounding history to life. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of \"basket ball\" to today's dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport. Engaging profiles of revolutionary players--including Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry--are featured, along with notable quotes from major figures of the game. With each breathtaking page turn, fans young and old will learn the gripping story of the all-American game and meet its iconic, indomitable heroes. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Kadir Nelson's first American Sports History book: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/15\/2025 (EAN 9780316209403, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780316209403, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 91 (EAN 9780316209403, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 61 (EAN 9780316209403, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780316209403, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nelson, Kadir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-01-13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Basketball|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ African American \u0026amp; Black \/ General|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ History \/ United States - 20th Century|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e History|Basketball|National Basketball Association|African American basketball players\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.13 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316209403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780316209403\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735457169689,"sku":"SP-9780316209403","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780316209403_spiral.png?v=1791535967","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/basket-ball-the-story-of-the-all-american-game","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}