Hoop Kings 2: New Royalty by Charles R. Smith Jr.
Published by Candlewick Press on September 8, 2021
ISBN: 1536210358
Pages: 40
Genres: Sports
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I know nothing about basketball. Nothing. So I was a little worried about not being able to appreciate this book of poems about basketball players. A few poems in I was still apprehensive and then I let it go and started enjoying it just based on its poetry. The poems are energetic and would be great to read out loud. Each poem focuses on a basketball star and the (I wish it included stars of the WNBA as well) skills and abilities that made him famous. This would be great for a sports fanatic or for fans of poetry. After the poems there is a notes section that gives a brief description of each player.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten Free Library, Bath