Dragon Hoops
Dragon Hoops is a nonfiction graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, illustrated by Gene Luen Yang and Lark Pien, and published by March 17, 2020, by First Second.
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| Author | Gene Luen Yang |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | First Second |
Publication date | March 17, 2020 |
| ISBN | 978-1-626-72079-4 |
Reception
Dragon Hoops received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly,[1] School Library Journal,[2] The Horn Book,[3] Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[4] and Booklist,[5] as well as positive reviews from Kirkus,[6] School Library Journal,[7] San Francisco Chronicle,[8] and The New York Times.[9][10] The New York Times,[11] Washington Post,[12] Amazon,[12] Forbes,[13] School Library Journal,[14] Booklist,[12] and Publishers Weekly[15] included the book in "Best of" lists. School Library Journal included it several reading lists.[16][17][18]
The book also received the following accolades:
- Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth - Nonfiction for Older Adults (2020)[19]
- Booklist Top of the List (2020)[20]
- The Horn Book Fanfare (2020)[21]
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book (2020)[22]
- Notable Children's Books for Older Readers (2021)[23]
- Michael Printz Honor Book (2021)[24]
References
- "Children's Book Review: Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang". Publishers Weekly. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Luen Yang, Gene. "Dragon Hoops". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Carpenter, Eric (May 6, 2020). "Review of Dragon Hoops". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "March 2020". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Karp, Jesse (February 15, 2020). "Dragon Hoops". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Dragon Hoops". Kirkus Reviews. December 21, 2019. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- SLJ Reviews (2020-12-14). "SLJ Book Reviews Editors' Favorite Quotes from 2020 Best Books". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Yu, Brandon (March 13, 2020). "Gene Yang's latest work traces Oakland high school basketball sorrow and glory". San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Craft, Jerry (2020-03-28). "No Fan of Sports, a Graphic Novelist Learns to Follow the Bouncing Ball". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Gustines, George Gene (2020-03-27). "Gene Luen Yang Discovers the Art of Basketball". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "The 25 Best Children's Books of 2020". The New York Times. 2020-12-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Dragon Hoops". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Salkowitz, Rob. "The Best Graphic Novels Of 2020". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Thompson, Steve; Perez, Alea; Maluck, Thomas; Dar, Mahnaz (2020-11-23). "Best Graphic Novels 2020 | SLJ Best Books". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Best Books 2020". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Johnson, Abby. "2020 All Star Read-Alikes: Three YA Picks for Fans of". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Reviews, S. L. J. "17 Immersive Graphic Novels for Teens | Summer Reading 2021". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- S. L. J. Reviews (May 25, 2021). "10 YA Sports Novels That Knock It Out of the Park | Summer Reading 2021". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2020". Booklist. January 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Top of the List: 2020". Booklist. January 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Sutton, Roger (December 7, 2020). "Fanfare 2020 Booklist". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- Stevenson, Deborah. "2020 Blue Ribbons". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Notable Children's Books: 2021". Booklist. March 15, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- "Reviews of the 2021 Printz Award Winners". January 26, 2021.
