Sneakers: A Graphic History

Written by Blake Hoena

Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lerner
• Release date: Aug 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781728464992

Blake Hoena

An editor and script doctor extraordinaire, Blake is also an author of dozens of graphic novels. His published works have been licensed through DC Comics, National Geographic Kids, and Sports Illustrated Kids.