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This title in other editionsHoop Kingsby Charles R., Jr. Smith
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"Will have enormous appeal for all ages. . . . Readers will experience a wild ride!" SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) Tim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D. As for Shaquille ONeal, just see what it might take to fill his gargantuan shoes (shown actual size). With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith profiles the distinctive playing styles of twelve of the best male players in basketball. An International Reading Association Childrens Choice A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age A Cooperative Childrens Book Center Choices List Selection Synopsis:With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Smith profiles the distinctive playing styles of the 12 best male and 12 best female pro basketball players in these collections of poems, now available in a digest size. Photos. About the AuthorCharles R. Smith, Jr. says that while growing up in California, he spent many hours reading anything he could get his hands on. "Reading books filled with stories and poems inspired me to write my own," he says. "The more I read, the more I wrote. And if I wasnt reading a book, I was playing a sport: I played everything, particularly basketball, and spent many afternoons on the court, perfecting my jump shot." While working on his high school yearbook as a writer, Charles R. Smith Jr. was introduced to photography and immediately decided to make a career of it. He graduated from photography school and headed to New York to pursue his dream. "I continued with my writing, and, with a heavy influence of rap music, began writing more poetry instead of stories," he says. "Now, I have combined my photographic skills with my love of reading, writing, and sports to create an exciting career for myself!" In addition to the companion book HOOP QUEENS, Charles R. Smith Jr. wrote and illustrated the American Library Association Notable Book RIMSHOTS: BASKETBALL PIX, ROLLS, AND RHYTHMS, among other titles. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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