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The longest shot : how Larry Kwong changed the face of hockey / Chad Soon with George Chiang ; illustrations by Amy Qi.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2024Description: v, 97 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781459835030
  • 1459835034
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "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."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction New 796.962 S711 Available 33111011250327
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

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