Bill Russell

School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-- Basketball legend Bill Russell has always been an impressive, articulate individual, both on and off the court. Shapiro recounts Russell's youth; his phenomenal college, Olympic, and professional careers; as well as highlighting his work as a civil rights activist. The straightforward text is easy to read and requires no background knowledge. An assortment of black-and-white photographs, an appendix of career statistics, and a chronology of Russell's life make this series entry one that's bound to please sports fans. --L. R. Little, Penticton Public Library, B.C., Canada