REVIEWS

Kirkus

“Slade has done careful, thorough research, easily engaging young readers as they learn about the Globetrotters’ groundbreaking history. Veteran illustrator Tate creates constant movement, visually underscoring the title with dynamic (sometimes impossible) perspectives and basketballs caught in stop-motion fashion as they fly across the court. . . .  From beginning to end, fans will feel connected to the dynamic style of the Globetrotters and how they influenced American history” 

Booklist

“Lively text mimics the energy of the game . . . Tate’s artwork beautifully reflects the joy, talent, and athleticism through big smiles and elongated limbs. Basketball fans will enjoy this introduction to an iconic sports institution.” 

Publishers Weekly

“Tate’s dynamic digital pictures capture the players’ perseverance as they prove instrumental in integrating pro basketball and score legions of fans, and a comprehensive timeline rounds out the book. . .  this is an enthusiastic tribute to a groundbreaking team.”

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Slade keeps the narrative positive, emphasizing forward social progress in professional basketball, while balancing the Globetrotters’ crowd-pleasing antics with a nod to the serious strategic impulse behind it. Tate’s digital artwork matches the mood, with a smiling cast of wiry, taffy-limbed showmen whose pace never slows.”

School Library Journal

“The players’ quick movements and the constant ball action are expertly represented by Tate’s dynamic cartoon-style spreads. VERDICT This well-researched, accessible picture book makes this story bounce off the page.”