Book Information

Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication Date: 24 August 2021
Copyright Year: 2021
ISBN: 9781459416352
Page Count: 128
Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
Interest ages: 10-13
Reading level: Grade 3

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Hoopers

Name: Hoopers
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by Johnny Boateng

Included in the Social Emotional Learning collection

The story of a young Black teen who is too caught up in the basketball image to put in the work to play well.

Set in Toronto, Hoopers is about a Black youth who wants to live the basketball dream of fame and acclaim. Jojo and his friends know that once they make the Squad, their high-school team, they will have the time of their lives. But their no-nonsense coach is strict, even mean, and seems to repeatedly target Jojo. Emphasizing the real qualities of hard work and dedication, Hoopers shows how Jojo learns how to be a skilled player and leader for his team — a real Hooper.

About the Author

JOHNNY BOATENG played division basketball in Indiana and at Simon Fraser University, and has won the BC basketball provincial championship as both a player and a coach. He founded the Dream Hoops Basketball Academy and serves as a mentor for disadvantaged youth. He is the author of Hustle, which was named a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens, and Two Strikes in the Sports Stories series. John lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Reviews

"The overall themes and lessons of diligence and perseverance are clear and easy to grasp, and the plotlines, pacing, and length make this highly accessible to reluctant readers."

Kirkus Reviews

This story is filled with wonderful and diverse characters from many different backgrounds.

Mary Harelkin Bishop, CM Review of Materials