Attucks!: How Crispus Attucks Basketball Broke Racial Barriers and Jolted the World

Name: Attucks!: How Crispus Attucks Basketball Broke Racial Barriers and Jolted the World
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Attucks! is true story of the all-black high school basketball team that broke the color barrier in segregated 1950s Indiana, masterfully told by National Book Award winner Phil Hoose.

By winning the state high school basketball championship in 1955, ten teens from an Indianapolis school meant to be the centerpiece of racially segregated education in the state shattered the myth of their inferiority. Their brilliant coach had fashioned an unbeatable team from a group of boys born in the South and raised in poverty. Anchored by the astonishing Oscar Robertson, a future college and NBA star, the Crispus Attucks Tigers went down in history as the first state champions from Indianapolis and the first all-black team in U.S. history to win a racially open championship tournament—an integration they had forced with their on-court prowess.

From native Hoosier and award-winning author Phillip Hoose comes this true story of a team up against impossible odds, making a difference when it mattered most.

An ALA Notable Book of 2019

NYPL Best Book for Teens of 2018

A 2018 Booklist Youth Editors' Choice

A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2018

A Kirkus Reviews Best YA Nonfiction Book of 2018

An ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2019

A YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Nominee

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Discover the incredible story of Attucks!: How Crispus Attucks Basketball Broke Racial Barriers and Jolted the World. This gripping account, written by National Book Award winner Phil Hoose, chronicles the journey of an all-black high school basketball team in 1950s Indiana. By defying racial segregation and emerging as the state champions in 1955, the Crispus Attucks Tigers shattered the myth of their inferiority and inspired generations to come.

In this compelling true story, Hoose masterfully depicts the extraordinary efforts of Coach Bill Garrett, who transformed a group of boys born in the South and raised in poverty into an unstoppable force. Led by the exceptional talent of Oscar Robertson, a future college and NBA star, the Crispus Attucks Tigers paved the way for racial integration by triumphing in a racially open championship tournament. Their on-court prowess forced integration in a time when it seemed impossible, leaving an indelible mark on the history of basketball and civil rights.

Attucks! has garnered critical acclaim, earning the distinction of being an ALA Notable Book of 2019 and a NYPL Best Book for Teens of 2018. With its inclusion in the 2018 Booklist Youth Editors' Choice and the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2018, it is clear that this book resonates with readers of all ages. Recognized as a Kirkus Reviews Best YA Nonfiction Book of 2018 and an ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2019, Attucks! is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the monumental impact made by these courageous athletes.

Don't miss out on this gripping narrative that not only celebrates the triumph of a basketball team, but also highlights the power of unity and perseverance. Experience the captivating journey of the Crispus Attucks Tigers and uncover the hidden stories of hope, resilience, and social progress. Get your copy today and be inspired by the true champions who defied the odds.

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