An orange basketball going through a white netted hoop with a black backboard against a blue and cloudy sky.
2025, graphic novel, reviews, wrapup, YA

From Surgery to Reading: My Week in Review

The author recounts a recent emergency gallbladder surgery, which disrupted their routine but allowed for some reading. They review "Hoops" by Matt Tavares, a graphic novel about a girls' basketball team in 1970s Indiana. The story parallels current discussions on gender in sports, earning it a four-star rating for its engaging narrative and art.