Gene Luen Yang, a math teacher and cartoonist at Bishop O'Dowd High School, pivots from his usual creative lane to document the school’s varsity basketball team, the Dragons. The narrative tracks their pursuit of a state championship while detailing the historical evolution of basketball, from James Naismith’s peach baskets to its global expansion. Yang profiles specific players and coaches, capturing the physical demands of the court and the technical strategies used to overcome elite opponents during the 2018–2019 season.
Athletes and fans of graphic memoirs read this to understand the intersection of discipline and risk-taking. Readers see how competitive sports require mental pivot points and internal stamina. The book provides a look at how individual preparation contributes to a collective goal. By the end, the reader sees how physical grit and storytelling overlap, offering a clear perspective on how to approach high-stakes challenges when the outcome is uncertain.
Clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
