New Picture Book by John Coy is Released
By: Christina Mancuso Oct. 01, 2015
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game, published by Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, regales readers with a fascinating account of a secret game that foreshadowed the future of basketball. Written by Hoop Genius author John Coy and illustrated by Randy DuBurke, Game Changer tells the unforgettable story of two teams putting aside prejudice to play a good game of basketball.
When they piled into cars and drove through Durham, North Carolina, the members of the Duke University Medical School basketball team only knew that they were going somewhere to play basketball. They didn't know whom they would play against. But when they came face to face with their opponents, they quickly realized this secret game was going to make history.
Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever.
About the Author
John Coy is the author of the picture books Strong to the Hoop, Around the World, and Hoop Genius. He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools nationally and internationally.
About the Illustrator
Randy DuBurke has been a professional illustrator for over twenty years. He has done comic book art, animation, editorial illustration, book covers, and children's books. He lives in Switzerland with his wife and two children.
Visit www.lernerbooks.com for free downloads!
Follow us online:
Blog: http://lernerbooks.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @LernerBooks
Facebook: Carolrhoda Books
About the Publisher
Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, creates high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
PUBLICATION DATE:
October 2015
$17.99 Hardcover, Jacketed
eBook Also Available
Ages 7-11
HC: 978-1-4677-2604-7
32 Pages ? 10 5/8 x 8 7/8
To Purchase: Visit your local bookstore, order by phone at 800-328-4929, or visit us online at www.lernerbooks.com.
Comments
Videos