"Wat knew he did his best with a ball in his hand." and "Wat blocked the doubts." Standout Page Turn Text: "But they weren't the only ones who recognized his talent…" Standout Art Detail: Action-pumped scenes with expressive light and color contrasts Starry Book Marks: Compelling insight and perspective, Skillful inclusion of conflict-filled history and unjust circumstances, Vivid verbs and meaning-packed phrasing for pivotal moments.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Basketball, Wataru "Wat" Misaka: The first basketball player of color to break major league barriers, Practicing with persistence, Lifting up your community with shared hope and support, Fighting racism with relentless resilience. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2024, Created by Cheryl Kim and Nat Iwata, Imprint/Publisher: Lee & Low Books. For more, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
🏀🗑️🧡 I'm wowed by how WAT TAKES HIS SHOT presents basketball player Wataru Misaka overcoming daunting barriers plus need-to-know historical context. Such an inspiration! 🤩📚👍🏼
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