About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels overlooked or discouraged because they do not fit the typical mold of a high achiever in their field of interest. This high interest biography follows the meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin, an Asian American basketball player who faced constant doubt from scouts and teams before his legendary Linsanity streak with the New York Knicks. It is an ideal choice for elementary aged readers who need a concrete example of how grit and self belief can overcome the biases of others. Beyond basketball stats, the narrative emphasizes the importance of staying ready for your moment. Parents will appreciate the clear, accessible language that makes a complex journey of professional perseverance easy for a 7 to 10 year old to digest. It serves as a powerful conversation starter about representation in sports and the value of a growth mindset when facing repeated rejection.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The resolution is triumphant and hopeful.
Ideal Reader
An 8 year old who loves sports but is starting to notice they are the only person who looks like them on their team, or a child who feels frustrated by a lack of immediate success in a new hobby.
