Book
Hardcourt : stories from 75 years of the National Basketball Association / by Fred Bowen ; illustrated by James E. Ransome.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781534460430 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1534460438
- Physical Description: 89 pages, 10 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Margaret K. McElderry Books. Grades 4-6. Margaret K. McElderry Books. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | National Basketball Association. Basketball > United States > History. Basketball players > United States. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J 796.32364 Bowe (Text) | 33126022980845 | JOversized Books | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J 796.32364 Bowe (Text) | 33126022980837 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Fred Bowen is the author of Gridiron and more than twenty additional childrenâs books about sports, and for the past twenty years has written the weekly KidsPost column in The Washington Post. Fred lives in Maryland with his family. Visit him at FredBowen.com.
James E. Ransomeâs highly acclaimed illustrations for Before She Was Harriet received the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. His other award-winning titles include the Coretta Scott King winner The Creation; Coretta Scott King Honor Book Uncle Jedâs Barbershop; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt; and Let My People Go, winner of the NAACP Image Award. James is also a recipient of the ALA Childrenâs Literature Legacy Award. He frequently collaborates with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome, and their books include Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams and Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis. James is a professor and coordinator of the MFA Illustration Graduate Program at Syracuse University. He lives in New Yorkâs Hudson River Valley region with his family. Visit James at JamesRansome.com.