"The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany"--
Andrew Maraniss Books
Andrew Maraniss crafts narratives that illuminate pivotal moments in sports history and their profound connections to broader societal issues. His work delves into themes of racial integration and athletic impact, often through compelling biographical accounts. Maraniss employs meticulous research and fluid storytelling to bring significant figures and events to life for the reader. His writing offers a unique blend of sports narrative and historical insight, prompting reflection on the evolution of society.
Beyond the Game: Maya Moore
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Maya Moore's journey from a childhood in Jefferson City, Missouri, to becoming a renowned basketball star highlights her remarkable achievements both on and off the court. This biography details her rise at UConn and in the WNBA, while also emphasizing her commitment to social justice, including prison reform and advocacy for Black Lives Matter. Enhanced with black-and-white illustrations, statistics, and resources, this chapter book inspires young readers to make a difference in their own communities.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the inspirational true story of the birth of women’s Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put US women’s basketball on the map. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown. A League of Their Own meets Miracle in the inspirational true story of the first US Women’s Olympic Basketball team and their unlikely rise to the top. Twenty years before women’s soccer became an Olympic sport and two decades before the formation of the WNBA, the ’76 US women’s basketball team laid the foundation for the incredible rise of women’s sports in America at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels. Though they were unknowns from small schools such as Delta State, the University of Tennessee at Martin and John F. Kennedy College of Wahoo, Nebraska, at the time of the ’76 Olympics, the American team included a roster of players who would go on to become some of the most legendary figures in the history of basketball. From Pat Head, Nancy Lieberman, Ann Meyers, Lusia Harris, coach Billie Moore, and beyond—these women took on the world and proved everyone wrong. Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women’s basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the women who paved the way for girls everywhere.