Inaugural Ballers
The True Story of the First US Women's Olympic Basketball Team
$27.40
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
9 April 2024
Summary
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.
A winning look at the creation and legacy of a team that went from underdogs to unstoppable. — School Library Journal, starred review
The underdog story of America’s first women’s Olympic basketball team plays out i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593351260 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593351266 |
| Author: | Andrew Maraniss |
| Publisher: | Penguin USA |
| Imprint: | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 326g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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Critics Review
“Andrew Maraniss, known for his prolific narrative nonfiction writings focused on disenfranchised and often forgotten athletic heroes … now seeks to chronicle the 1976 US National Women’s Basketball team’s triumph in the Montreal Olympics. More than just a history or collection of biographies, this title presents a sociological study about the role of women in US sports … Not only ideal for sports historians or basketball enthusiasts, this book would also make great fodder for read-alouds about underdogs and strong females.”—School Library Connection, starred review
“The underdog story of America’s first women’s Olympic basketball team plays out in this thoughtful exploration of social change…a book that will stick with readers long after they put it down … A winning story full of heart, camaraderie, and power.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“An inspiring, comprehensive look at the first U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team … A triumphant account for any sports fan.”—Booklist, starred review
“A winning look at the creation and legacy of a team that went from underdogs to unstoppable… . Maraniss, a master of narrative-nonfiction, creates an immersive and emotional story … An inspirational look at remarkable athletes breaking boundaries. An exceptional read and an essential purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review
Andrew Maraniss
Andrew Maraniss is a New York Times bestselling author who writes nonfiction books at the intersection of sports and history, focusing on stories with broader social significance.
His debut book, Strong Inside, earned the Lillian Smith Book Award for civil rights and the RFK Book Awards’ Special Recognition Prize for social justice. It holds the distinction of being the first sports-related book to receive either of these honors. A young readers’ adaptation of Strong Inside was recognized by the American Library Association as one of the Top Biographies for Youth and was named a Notable Social Studies Book by the Children’s Book Council.
Maraniss’s second acclaimed book for young readers, Games of Deception, received the Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Middle Grade Honor category and was selected by the Junior Library Guild. It also garnered praise from authors Steve Sheinkin and Susan Campbell Bartoletti.
He is also the author of Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke.
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