Hip hop high school sitomer, alan lawrence was the author of this book and this book whod be suitable for older kids like 1417 and adults. Buy a cheap copy of the hoopster book by alan sitomer. The hoopster, by alan lawrence sitomer takes place in a modern day neighborhood, where everyone gets along no matter who you are. Alan lawrence sitomer andre anderson is a black teenager who loves to play basketball, when he is viciously attacked, it calls his whole world into questioneven his deadly jumpshot. Although he loves to play basketball and laugh with his friends, he also loves. Hoopster, book 3 by alan lawrence sitomer, trailer by christina acosta of taft, texas. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer.
In addition to being an innercity high school english teacher and professor in the graduate school of education at loyola marymount university, mr. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide gelsey, james, scoobydoo. Asked in authors, poets, and playwrights, the giver book series, lois lowry. In addition to having been an innercity high school english teacher and former professor in the graduate school of education at loyola marymount university, mr. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Theresa begins her sophomore year at a ghetto high school. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Find books like homeboyz from the worlds largest community of readers. This is the third year i have read the hoopster with my freshman english class. The hoopster library binding november 11, 2008 by alan lawrence sitomer author. The book also shows that racisim does still exist although thats been pretty clear lately its just more subtle. The hoopster audible audiobook unabridged alan sitomer author, j.
The article incites lots of passion and dialogue as well as the anger of racists. The hoopster was adapted for audiocassette, read by j. As i planned the hoopster unit, i created prereading, duringreading, and postreading activities. Homeboyz hoopster trilogy by sitomer, alan lawrence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first book in a contemporary urban trilogy, the hoopster races along with the. The hoopster publishers summary andre anderson is a black teenager with a dream. This book was made a while ago, but i enjoy it so much because it relates to modern day times. Which excerpt is an example of pathos from the damnation of a canyon. The book won the top ten picks for reluctant young adult readers award from the american library association in 2008. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. Continue reading to see the activities i created for this unit, as well as other online resources for the hoopster. The hoopster 2005 is a novel by american author alan lawrence sitomer.
Alan sitomers book the hoopster is a realistic fiction book. He loves basketball and brings basketball into real life situations and a way of living. Scott ostler, stephen curry inherits womens advocate role previously held by wilt, kobe, 24 feb. His friend shawn is more in it life, i mean for the ride.
This book is about a teenager who loves to play basketball, and gets a job at a newspaper article about writing on racism. Has anyone read the book the hoopster by alan lawrence. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide gelsey, james. Buy a cheap copy of hiphop high school hoopster book by alan sitomer. It is the third and final book of the hoopster trilogy. California teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. Andre anderson is an african american teenager with a bright future. Recommended by amy coward, librarian, virginia, usa.
Sonia rodriguez, the teenage daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, feels. The story is wellwritten, with believable characters and a good pace. I laughed at a lot of the scenes because they showed guys just being guys, acting silly. Alan lawrence sitomer books, author biography, and reading. The hoopster is the first of a planned trilogy of books. Books by alan lawrence sitomer authors like alan lawrence. Don barnette, middie hoopster star, harlem globetrotter. Awardwinning educator and author alan lawrence sitomers engaging young adult novels have been named among the alas best books of the year. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. He brings the dangerous and deadly side of gang violence to life, and at the same time reveals the emotional and touching relationship that develops between teddy and young micah. Don barnette, middie hoopster star, harlem globetrotter and author february 21, 2019 midpointe library the sports editor of the middletown, ohio, journal described him as a fine basketball player and equally fine human being who wanted his life story known so that black youngsters of the city could look forward to the same kind.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In addition to being an innercity high school english teacher and professor. Jan 01, 2005 the hoopster is an excellent book written by alan lawrence sitomer. The top 10 book of more hotshot hoopsters, double dribbles, and roundball oddities most wanted potomac v. Homeboyz is a 2007 young adult fiction novel written by california teacher alan lawrence sitomer. The hoopster is the first in a trilogy of novels by sitomer. Meet patersons wheelchair hoopster, comic book author and photographer ed rumley, paterson press published 4. Jump at the sun an imprint of hyperion books for childrendisney book group 114 fifth avenue, new york, ny 100115690. Young readers will most take to the dialogue in alan sitomers the hoopster because its realistic, funny, and true to each speaker. The hoopster, revised edition by alan lawrence sitomer. Alan lawrence sitomer is a california teacher of the year award winner and the founder of the writers success academy. The book takes place about five years after the events in the hoopster.
I would recommend it to high schools, and some middle schools where the content would not be a problem. The book is a modern day story of struggle, moral conflict and the strong bonds of friendship that people of all ages can relate to, especially highschool students. This book does contain profanity and violence, although little seems gratuitous. Yet both the authors include comedy into their books. The hoopster, book by alan lawrence sitomer paperback. He has written several widely held books and has become nationally renowned for his successful work in secondary literacy instruction, particularly when it comes to engaging reluctant readers. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. Recent examples on the web currys involvement with the female hoopsters isnt photoop superficial.
See the complete the hoopster series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The hoopster novel study scholastic books for kids. As a california teacher of the year award winner, author of more than 20 books for disney and scholastic, national keynote speaker, and ceo of an edtech company bringing coding for emerging technologies into secondary classrooms, my entire career boils down to. Sitomers book is one in a wonderful and fresh new breed of writers and i look forward to his next work. Now, everything he ever believed about the world has been called into question. The protagonist, andre, is a thoughtful young man who hopes to be a writer. Sitomer is a nationally renowned keynote speaker who specializes in engaging underperforming students. Homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began with the hoopster and hiphop high school. The hoopster hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer fantastic fiction.
The plot is the kid named alex goes the this school and he is a honored student and has a difficult time going through it because he cheat his way in to the honored student list. February 7, 2020 by mark the hoopster leave a comment im mark the hoopster, author of the snipers handbook, the three laws of basketball shooting power and accuracy. Hoopster books, book price comparison at bookstores. The book has an urban feel, yet it doesnt buy into the prevalent stereotypes and includes young. Feb 14, 2005 homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began with the hoopster and hiphop high school. The title and cover lead you to believe this is a just a basketball story. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers who received the 2004 award for classroom excellence from the southern california teachers of. Homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began withthe hoopster and hiphop high school. Andre anderson is a black teenager with a bright future. Alan is also the author of hiphop poetry and the classics, a text used in classrooms across the united states to engage disengaged students. This guide was created by tracie vaughn zimmer, a reading specialist and author of reaching for sun. The main characters of this book are andre anderson a black teenager who wants to become a professional writer, shawn a white teenager who is andres best friend, cedric andres cousin, pops andres dad, mr.
Alan lawrence sitomer born 1967 is californias teacher of the year 2007 and an author of young adult fiction, teacher methodology texts, and childrens literature. Continue reading to see the activities i created for this unit, as well as other online resources for the hoopster prereading activity. He is assinged to write an article about race relations. The hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer librarything. Jarvin andres boss, and gwen andres white girlfriend.
See all books authored by alan sitomer, including homeboyz hoopster, and the hoopster, and more on. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. What type of intermolecular forces are expected between pooh3 molecules3. And the article he writes receives tremendous positive. How does a man get up when he has been unjustly beaten down.
Alan lawrence sitomer is californias 2007 teacher of the year. This is book one in a trilogy, so then youll probably be stuck wanting to read the sequels. The hoopster, revised edition hardcover february 14, 2005 by alan lawrence sitomer author. It is a story about andres younger sister, theresa anderson. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Top 10 reasons you probably shouldnt read this book. It describes the life as an african american boy who has a background in the sport of basketball. As i read, i found myself thinking over and over, how nice it would be to see this book played out on the silver screen. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. How does a man get up when he has been unjustly beaten.
The third novel in the trilogy went on to win the top ten picks for reluctant young adult readers award from the american library association in 2008. This first tale in his planned nerd girls series follows yearold selfproclaimed dorkasaurus maureen and her fellow social outcasts alice and barbara. The first book in a contemporary urban trilogy, the hoopster races along with the speed of a threeonone fast break toward a conclusion thats slam dunk even for reluctant readers. The hoopster is an excellent book written by alan lawrence sitomer. As a california teacher of the year award winner, author of more than 20 books for disney and scholastic, national keynote speaker, and ceo of an edtech company bringing coding for emerging technologies into secondary classrooms, my entire career boils down to one simple ambition. Seriesauthor includes books the hoopster, hiphop high school hoopster, and homeboyz hoopster. His greatly loved activitys are shortley ended when a racist gang jumps him in a parking lot.