Rez Ball by Byron Graves
on September 12, 2023
ISBN: 0063160374
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“Rez Ball” is a young adult novel by debut author Byron Graves (Ojibwe) about a teen from Red Lake Nation Reservation who wants to succeed at basketball. Tre’s brother was a basketball star, but died in an accident, so Tre feels driven to follow in his footsteps and beyond, to become a player in the NBA. Tre has to deal with grief, racism, and general teen high school issues. It’s clear that Graves knows what he writes about and the main character and his family and friends have a lot of depth. Exploring the themes of bereavement and figuring out who you are, this is a recommended purchase for all YA collections.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.