Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of the New York Times best-selling picture book Dasher, as well as Red and Lulu and several sports biographies, including Becoming Babe Ruth and Growing Up Pedro. He is also the illustrator of Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gottesfeld, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Over the River and Through the Wood, among many other picture books. Matt Tavares lives in Maine.
An inspiring and heartwarming story about a small-town high school basketball team that will be adored by readers of all ages. -Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat A fast-break story of stout hearts, raw talent, and the will to stand up for what's right. Hip-hoop-hooray for Hoops! -Scott Magoon, New York Times best-selling illustrator Poignant and fresh. Sure to have readers of all ages wanting to shoot hoops! -Jennifer L. Holm, cocreator of the New York Times best-selling Sunny and Babymouse series I really, really love Hoops! [It's such a great story, and I'm glad the world will get to know Judi and her teammates.] -Victoria Jamieson, New York Times best-selling creator of When Stars Are Scattered and Roller Girl Holy smokes-my mind was blown. . . . Hoops is a must-read. -Colby Sharp, cofounder of Nerdy Book Club