Pick-Up Game

On a sweltering July day at New York City's West 4th Street Court, known as the Cage, young-adult literature's top writers weave together an electrifying tale through interconnected short stories. With a cast of characters including the ambitious baller ESPN, the struggling Boo, the enigmatic newcomer Waco, and the towering Chester, emotions and perspectives shift as they navigate the high-stakes world of streetball. This collection bursts with humor, grit, and poignant streetball philosophy, accompanied by poems from Charles R. Smith Jr., making it a vibrant ode to the game. Who will claim their moment on the court?