Basket Ball
The Story of the All-American Game
Kadir Nelson
Released Jan 13, 2026
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is an illustrated nonfiction history of basketball by acclaimed author-illustrator Kadir Nelson, focusing on the significant contributions of Black players to the sport. The book combines engaging visuals with educational content about sports history and cultural impact, making it appropriate for elementary through middle-grade readers. It offers strong positive role models and celebrates achievement and perseverance while teaching children about an important aspect of American sports and culture.
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From the publisher
"An illustrated history of basketball, highlighting the impact that Black players have had on the sport"-- "An illustrated history of basketball, highlighting the impact that Black players have had on the sport"--
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- Juvenile Nonfiction
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ISBN 9780316209403