# Event Details - **Event Name**: In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: "Jam-packed with well-researched historical context, each chapter is compelling.... A backboard-shattering slam dunk." —Kirkus ReviewsAbout this EventEvent guidelines:RSVPs are encouraged but not required for this event.Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.A signing will follow the talk.Home address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event, even if you have a ticket; email us and we'll work it out.If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age—a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years—in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.Basketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago, but what remains is the passion of the players, the heat of competition, and supreme strategy and athleticism on the court. In this visual tour de force, celebrated artist Kadir Nelson weds his love for the game with showstopping paintings that bring its heart-pounding history to life.The sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of “basket ball” to today’s dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport. Engaging profiles of revolutionary players—including Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry—are featured, along with notable quotes from major figures of the game. With each breathtaking page turn, fans young and old will learn the gripping story of the all-American game and meet its iconic, indomitable heroes.Kadir Nelson is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal winner The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander; the New York Times bestseller We Are the Ship, winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor as well as the Sibert Medal; and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, written by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was an NAACP Image Award winner, Caldecott Honor Book, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner. His work has appeared in many publications, including Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, and The New Yorker. Kadir’s original paintings are in the permanent collections of the US House of Representatives and the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of African American History and Culture, and he has been inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. He lives in Southern California and invites you to visit him online at kadirnelson.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/in-store-kadir-nelson-presents-basket-ball/100001977636157985 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, contests, literary-art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.94, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Books Are Magic Montague - **lat**: 40.6945995 - **long**: -73.994642 - **full address**: Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e13978d9eb1a4d8c22ce0833c8074d1f4856449ef21a892f0248c6dd102019f9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd35d1e-gmir.jpg?v=1765870089 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball being held? - **A:** In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball? - **A:** Tickets for In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball are priced at USD 24 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTicket + book (Store Pickup)USD 24 + USD 2 taxAvailableFree RSVPFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball? - **A:** In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball is organized by Books Are Magic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In-Store: Kadir Nelson presents Basket Ball is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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