Have you ever needed to make an important decision in life? Do you love to read books that you can relate to your independent life? Well if you love to read these types of books read the book
called Hoops because its full with interesting scenes. Seventeen-year old Lonnie Jackson lives in Harlem NY, and is struggling through poverty. his coach Cal tries to question Lonnie about him turning pro and going to the NBA.

The author Walter Dean Myers is an African American writer of children's books best known for young adults literature. The author has written over one hundred books including pictures books and notification. Walter has won the Coretta Scott King award for African authors five times. The author also won council on interracial books.

My favorite part in the book Hoops is when Lonnie Jackson father gave him a lesson to learn in his life. The lesson his father gave him is “Anybody that looks at a black guy and tells him that he can make it in basketball just because he is good either lying or dumb. This is an amazing novel, and I really suggest everyone to read it.

I would recommend the book Hoops to people who love just to read books that full with delightful mysterious scenes. Another reason why i would recommend this book to someone is because the characters in the book are interesting and entertaining. I would recommend the book is because the book is exciting and unpredictable. The illustration are unique. The story teaches a lesson that you think other students should learn too. The story reminded me of something you learn in class. Its an amazing novel, and i really suggest everyone to read it.