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Chapman, Ty , Coy, John

Stokes: The Brief Career or the NBA's First Black Superstar

32 pp. | Millbrook | October, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781728492490 $19.99 | Ebook ISBN 9798765638521 $24.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre. This inspiring picture-book biography sheds light on Maurice Stokes, a 1950s NBA star whose promising career was tragically cut short by a severe head injury. Combining engaging storytelling with digital illustrations in a palette of neutral colors, the story highlights his incredible talent, inspiring resilience, and the deep bond between Stokes and his teammate Jack Twyman. Back matter fleshes out Stokes’s life and includes source notes and a selected bibliography.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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