★ "This moving biography is
thought-provoking, riveting and heart-wrenching, though it remains hopeful as it takes readers into the midst of the basketball and civil rights action."--
Booklist, STARRED review
"This portrait of the fortitude of a young athlete will make a
huge impact on teens and is guaranteed to spark serious discussion."--
School Library Journal
"Even if you're not a history buff, this important story is worth your time."--
Sports Illustrated Kids "A fascinating, very personal account of the effect that the civil rights movement had on one individual. . .
a must purchase for any middle school or high school library."--Miss Yingling Reads
Praise for the
New York Times bestselling adult edition of
Strong Inside "A heartbreaking work of staggering genius."--
SLAM Magazine "Powerfully told."--
New York Times "Nuanced and complex, Strong Inside is an invaluable resource for studying the state of race relations in the US, both past and present...Highly recommended."--
Choice "Thorough and engaging...a long-overdue tribute to this little-known player."--
Washington Post