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jmitschke's review
5.0
A great kid-friendly history of the Harlem Globetrotters, elevated by Don Tate’s exceptional art.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
A great nonfiction book for kids about the Harlem Globetrotters’ successes and how hard it was for them to earn their right on the court.
allmadhere106's review
4.0
For: basketball fans; readers wanting a colorful picture book discussion of the creation and history of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Possible red flags: racism and segregation.
Possible red flags: racism and segregation.
thenextgenlib's review
4.0
A great nonfiction book for kids about the Harlem Globetrotters’ successes and how hard it was for them to earn their right on the court.
tx2its's review
4.0
Reading 2022
Book 18: Swish Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters by Suzanne Slade
From the Texas Bluebonnet List 2022. A picture book, reviewing with two others as number 18. This book also hits one for @Melanatedreader 's challenge #20booksbyblackwomen.
Synopsis: The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever.
Review: A cool book with a history I did not know about. I have been to a Harlem Globetrotters show and it is a great time. Nice to read the history behind the team. My rating 4 ⭐️
Book 18: Swish Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters by Suzanne Slade
From the Texas Bluebonnet List 2022. A picture book, reviewing with two others as number 18. This book also hits one for @Melanatedreader 's challenge #20booksbyblackwomen.
Synopsis: The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever.
Review: A cool book with a history I did not know about. I have been to a Harlem Globetrotters show and it is a great time. Nice to read the history behind the team. My rating 4 ⭐️
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
Loved learning more about this basketball team. I think there is so much evolution from their beginnings to the team they eventually became. I would love a sequel that shares more information about that!
abigailbat's review
This is a fun and colorful book that tells the history of the renowned Harlem Globetrotters and how their magnificent playing started to break down barriers in the sport of basketball. Hand this to basketball fans; it's perfect for March Madness.
melaniegaum's review
5.0
I first learned about the Harlem Globetrotters when they made a guest appearance in an old Scooby-Doo episode (they showed up in three episodes total but that isn't mentioned in this book). I was probably 5 or 6, but I've been interested in them ever since. This book had fun, dynamic illustrations and an engaging narrative. It is a great introduction to the Globetrotters and I hope it sparks an interest in young readers.
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