Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters
Suzanne Slade
This nonfiction account traces the Harlem Globetrotters across a century and looks back to the Black high school basketball team from which they emerged. Facing racism, team members became known worldwide for both their basketball ability and theatrical play. The book includes energetic illustrations and archival photographs, along with a timeline, sources, and notes. It also highlights signature on-court feats such as spinning a ball on one finger, fast mini-dribbling, and ricochet head shots.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
