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40 pp.
| Candlewick |
February, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-7636-1423-8$$14.99
(3)
4-6
In this companion to Hoop Queens, Smith catches the energy of twelve NBA stars, including Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, and Jason Kidd. The dynamic raplike rhythms ("crooked cornrows / cause chaotic / and catastrophic collisions / with precision") and a colorful design enhance the black-and-white action photos. Endnotes explore Smith's inspirations for the poems.