{"product_id":"hoops-graphic-novel","title":"Hoops Graphic Novel - Matt Tavares","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eHoops - Matt Tavares (Graphic Novel)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHoops\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping and inspiring historical graphic novel based on the true story of the 1976 Warsaw High School girls' basketball team. Set in a small Indiana town just a few years after the passage of Title IX, it captures a pivotal moment in sports history through the eyes of a group of girls who simply wanted a fair chance to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIt’s 1976, and while the boys' basketball team in Wilkins, Indiana, gets all the funding, new uniforms, and the best gym time, the girls' team—the Lady Tigers—is stuck with hand-me-down jerseys and a cramped basement practice space. Despite the lack of support from their school and community, the girls are determined to prove they belong on the court. Led by a trailblazing female coach, the team starts winning, eventually embarking on an incredible journey toward the first-ever state championship for girls' basketball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to reflect the real-world struggles female athletes faced in the 1970s, making it both an educational and emotional read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCinematic Illustration Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Tavares uses a muted, nostalgic color palette and dynamic \"action shots\" that make the basketball games feel fast-paced and high-stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThemes of Equality:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldly addresses gender discrimination and the importance of Title IX without feeling like a dry history lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnderdog Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic, feel-good sports story that emphasizes teamwork, persistence, and the power of breaking barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor\/Illustrator:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Tavares\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphic Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–12 years (Grades 3–7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Historical Fiction \/ Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote for Readers:\u003c\/b\u003e This book is an excellent choice for fans of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eDragon Hoops\u003c\/i\u003e by Gene Luen Yang or anyone who enjoys stories about pioneers in sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Condition:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Gently used, excellent condition.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ready Kids Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705889980481,"sku":"B260805","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2499\/6673\/files\/47771842-9295-4C2E-BF01-7FDE5C534222.jpg?v=1775387521","url":"https:\/\/readykidscanada.com\/products\/hoops-graphic-novel","provider":"Ready Kids Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}