CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism
The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey
By George Chiang, Chad Soon
Illustrators
Illustrated by Amy Qi
Edition
By George Chiang, Chad Soon
Hardcover edition
Publisher Orca Book Publishers Imprint Orca ISBN9781459835030
The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey
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9781459835030J
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL.
Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL when he played one shift with the New York Rangers in 1948.
Even though Larry's achievement happened more than 70 years ago, his contribution to hockey is only now being recognized. He broke hockey's color barrier and fought racism and discrimination at every step of his career. From his humble beginnings on the outdoor rinks in Vernon, British Columbia's Chinatown all the way to playing at Madison Square Garden and in the NHL, this inspiring hero has a timeless story for young readers.
Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL when he played one shift with the New York Rangers in 1948.
Even though Larry's achievement happened more than 70 years ago, his contribution to hockey is only now being recognized. He broke hockey's color barrier and fought racism and discrimination at every step of his career. From his humble beginnings on the outdoor rinks in Vernon, British Columbia's Chinatown all the way to playing at Madison Square Garden and in the NHL, this inspiring hero has a timeless story for young readers.
Time line, with photographs. Glossary. Resources. Index. Full-color illustrations.
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