Books Like Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar
Families who loved Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar by Matt Doeden often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar by Matt Doeden often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
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.
