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Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball Hardcover – Picture Book, October 6, 2020

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Winner of the 2021 Orbis Pictus Award, Above the Rim:How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball is a picture book biography of the basketball legend from award-winning creators Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison.

“A new generation of fans will be introduced to the legendary basketball player Elgin Baylor. . . . A timely read about an NBA player who spoke out against Jim Crow injustice.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Inspirational and timely.” —School Library Journal

Before there was Michael Jordan or LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was Elgin Baylor, shooting, passing, and soaring through the air like no basketball player before him. Here is the story of the basketball icon and African American civil rights advocate, told with beautiful artwork and poetic text:

“In one smooth move,
like a plane taking off,
he would leap . . .
higher and higher
and higher—
as if pulled by some invisible wire,
and just when it seemed
he’d have to come down,
no!”

Hall-of-famer Baylor was one of basketball’s greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was Black.

One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA. With lyrical, moving text from an award-winning author and exquisite, slam-dunk illustrations from an award-winning artist, Above the Rim is a peek into the early days of the NBA, a poetic telling of the life of an under-recognized African American athlete, and a celebration of standing up for what’s right.

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October 6, 2020
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141974108X
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978-1419741081

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K-Gr 4-Bryant and Morrison team up to honor 11-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor (b. 1934). This captivating account chronicles Baylor's rise to basketball stardom in spite of the obstacles he faced in the segregated cities of his childhood and throughout his career. The poetic narrative captures Baylor's unique style of play in the early days of the NBA: "The way he played was so different that people stopped what they were doing and watched." This observation not only reflects those who witnessed Baylor's seemingly effortless and gravity-defying moves on the court, but it is used to describe those who stopped to watch the historic acts of courage of Rosa Parks and Ruby Bridges. Neither Baylor's influence nor Bryant's story is limited to the world of basketball. After Baylor staged his own peaceful protest against segregation during an NBA game in 1959, the league took its first steps toward recognizing and rectifying the discrimination that Black players faced as they traveled the country. Morrison's vibrant oil paintings fill the pages with personality, energy, and movement. His signature elongated figures are perfectly suited to depict the 6'5" baller. An author's note, suggested reading, notes, and an extensive time line enhance the value of this book. VERDICT This inspirational and timely portrait of a lesser-known hero of the sports world and the civil rights movement belongs in every school library.-Lynn Van Auken, Oak Bluffs Sch., MAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"Morrison’s captivating oil paintings feature dramatic compositions, rich colors, and the artist’s distinctive, elongated figures. Equally impressive is his ability to portray the emotional depths of individuals, from small-minded segregationists to heroes of the civil rights movement. Strong storytelling and riveting artwork make this a memorable picture book."―Booklist

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"With lively verse and elegant oil paintings, Bryant and Morrison masterfully place Baylor’s midair “slashing, crashing, gliding” basketball heroics in the context of his times." ―The Horn Book

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"Morrison’s vibrant oil paintings fill the pages with personality, energy, and movement. His signature elongated figures are perfectly suited to depict the 6’5” baller... Inspirational and timely."―School Library Journal

"Morrison’s lengthened lines in his stylized oil-on-board illustrations sinuously depict Baylor’s gravity-defying grace."―Publishers Weekly

"Morrison’s captivating oil on board scenes sear Baylor’s tale into eyes and memories. The artist’s signature long-and-lanky character styling is the perfect match, with the flying tangle of airborne legs a glorious theme for his disciplined composition, and the elegant stature of Baylor himself underscoring his dignified, principled protest."―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"With Baylor’s story, Bryant and Morrison demonstrate that NBA players have a long history of speaking (or, in Baylor’s case, sitting) out against injustices in society. Bryant’s spare, emphatic text relates how Baylor’s Minneapolis Lakers were affected by Jim Crow and how his protest led to a change in NBA policy. Morrison’s vibrant paintings emphasize Baylor’s lithe athleticism, elongated arms and legs extending balletically."―Kirkus Reviews

"Frank Morrison's oil illustrations work perfectly to display the beauty of Baylor's fluid, "above the rim" style of play. Through his palette and extraordinary depiction of light, Morrison, highlights the beauty of Black skin--and the importance of figures like Elgin Baylor." ―Shelf Awareness

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 141974108X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419741081
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.79 x 8.86 x 0.63 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Best Sellers Rank: #210,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #143 in Children's Basketball Books (Books)
- #257 in Children's Sports Biographies (Books)
- #423 in Children's Multicultural Biographies
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Jen Bryant writes picture books, novels and poems for readers of all ages. Her biographical picture book: A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams, illustrated by Melissa Sweet,received a Caldecott Honor award and her historical novel in verse Ringside 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial is an Oprah Recommended Book for ages 12 & up. Other titles include Pieces of Georgia (IRA Young Adult Choices Pick), The Trial (about the 1935 Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial), a 1960's-era novel Kaleidoscope Eyes (a Jr. Library Guild selection), Georgia's Bones, celebrating the creative vision of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Music for the End of Time, based on a true story about WWII, and Abe's Fish: A Boyhood Tale of Abraham Lincoln.
Jen has taught writing and Children's Literature at West Chester University and Bryn Mawr College and gives lectures, workshops and school presentations throughout the year. She lives with her family in Chester County, PA.
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Frank Morrison started his journey as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, tagging walls with spray paint. It wasn’t until he visited the Louvre Museum in Paris with his dancing group, that he realized painting was his true creative path. His work has been featured at Art Basel, Scope Miami and Red Dot art fairs, and shown at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Mason Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta, GA. He is the illustrator of over 20 children’s books, including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner R-E-S-P-E-C-T, the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award winner Jazzy Miz Mozetta, and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor books, Little Melba and her Big Trombone and Let the Children March. Frank was a Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Silver Medal Honoree two years in a row, for The Roots of Rap and R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
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I confess, I didn't know anything about Elgin Baylor beyond that he was a basketball player. The artwork in this book is so beautiful, but the weaving of basketball and injustice is so well done.
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I love this book and read it to all my classes grades 3-6. It is one of my favorites for black history month. Not only does it tell about Elgin Baylor but it also parallels and pays homage to peaceful protest (MLK, Rosa Parks, woolworths lunch counter and more) during the civil rights movement.
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NCTE 2021 ORBIS PICTUS AWARD
"The WAY he played was so different that people stopped what they were doing and watched."
JEN BRYANT'S BRILLIANCE. The phrase "STOPPED WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND WATCHED" reoccurs throughout the book. At first, readers see this phrase in response to Baylor's innovative moves on the basketball court (in the neighborhood parks of D.C., at the College of Idaho, etc.). BUT THEN, about a third of the way through the book, Bryant inserts this phrase as she begins to introduce significant moments in the civil rights movement (that occurred during at particular points in Baylor's life). For example, while Baylor was playing at the College of Idaho, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus; Bryant writes, "When people learned about Rosa [Parks] on the news, they stopped what they were doing and watched."
BUT for a bit I wondered what the civil rights movement had to do with Baylor - other than that he was discriminated against AND THEN BAM! Baylor makes a move that took my breath away. I'll leave you hanging. Just know that Bryant nails it!
AND, as many other reviewers have mentioned, FRANK MORRISON'S ILLUSTRATIONS are STUNNING adding layer after layer to Bryant's text.
READ THIS ALOUD TO YOUR STUDENTS and then leave in the classroom library to be grabbed up and read again and again.
BTW I purchased a copy of this book from Hicklebee's, an independently owned bookstore in San Jose, CA.
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NCTE 2021 ORBIS PICTUS AWARD
"The WAY he played was so different that people stopped what they were doing and watched."
JEN BRYANT'S BRILLIANCE. The phrase "STOPPED WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND WATCHED" reoccurs throughout the book. At first, readers see this phrase in response to Baylor's innovative moves on the basketball court (in the neighborhood parks of D.C., at the College of Idaho, etc.). BUT THEN, about a third of the way through the book, Bryant inserts this phrase as she begins to introduce significant moments in the civil rights movement (that occurred during at particular points in Baylor's life). For example, while Baylor was playing at the College of Idaho, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus; Bryant writes, "When people learned about Rosa [Parks] on the news, they stopped what they were doing and watched."
BUT for a bit I wondered what the civil rights movement had to do with Baylor - other than that he was discriminated against AND THEN BAM! Baylor makes a move that took my breath away. I'll leave you hanging. Just know that Bryant nails it!
AND, as many other reviewers have mentioned, FRANK MORRISON'S ILLUSTRATIONS are STUNNING adding layer after layer to Bryant's text.
READ THIS ALOUD TO YOUR STUDENTS and then leave in the classroom library to be grabbed up and read again and again.
BTW I purchased a copy of this book from Hicklebee's, an independently owned bookstore in San Jose, CA.
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Outstanding writing, illustrating, and story!!!
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First off, with creators Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison, my disinterest in basketball was overcome. I read a lot of picture books and am always looking for ones that inspire, WOW! Super mentor text for craft – word choice, pacing, page turns, use of repetition, key ideas, and merging and intertwining threads of basketball and civil rights. Primo!
And…the story is just so powerful, beautiful, and important. Readers caught up with the basketball story will ride that flow right into life and its challenges.
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Wonderfully descriptive text and stunning illustrations share the story of how Elgin Baylor became one of basketball’s all-time greatest players and an activist for the civil rights movement. This inspiring story is a joy to read aloud and listen to!
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A beautiful book about the legacy of a basketball legend
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There's so much to love about this biography of Elgin Baylor--the incredible, expressive art, the lyrical language, and the positive, timeless messages about expressing your individual gifts, the value of quiet courage, and the need to stand up for yourself and for others. This book inspired me to spend time on You Tube appreciating Baylor's basketball style--and yes the man was amazing!
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Another great biography from Jen Bryant
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I love sharing biographies with kids especially when it is people they might not know about but should. (And some times their librarian (me) does not know them but should.) Jen Bryant has done it again. She brings these amazing people to life. Frank Morrison's illustrations are rich. Jen is an awesome writer so check out her other books. My favorite is Six Dots about Louis Braille.
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