Reviews
* "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor. . . the uncluttered images leave a deep impact. . . A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London. . . Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal. . . [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Books Reflecting Diversity: - A Look Into a Wilder World, Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Children's Book Award Notable, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children's Book Council Outstanding, Horn Book Guide Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA) California Collections, California Readers Comstock Book Award Honor, Minnesota State University Moorhead William Allen White Masterlist, Emporia State University, Kansas, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor. . . the uncluttered images leave a deep impact. . . A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London. . . Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal. . . [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Books Reflecting Diversity: A Look Into a Wilder World, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Award, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies / Children's Book Council Outstanding, The Horn Book Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA) California Collections, California Readers Comstock Book Award Honor, Minnesota State University Moorhead William Allen White Children's Book Award, Emporia State University, Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist California Collections Notable Books for a Global Society Books Reflecting Diversity: - A Look Into a Wilder World Children's Book Award Notable Choices Comstock Book Award Honor Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Outstanding; William Allen White Masterlist, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor... the uncluttered images leave a deep impact... A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London... Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal... [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Notable Books for a Global Society, International Reading Association (IRA) Books Reflecting Diversity: - A Look Into a Wilder World, Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Children's Book Award Notable, International Reading Association (IRA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children's Book Council Outstanding, Horn Book Guide Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA) California Collections, California Readers Comstock Book Award Honor, Minnesota State University Moorhead William Allen White Masterlist, Emporia State University, Kansas, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor. . . the uncluttered images leave a deep impact. . . A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London. . . Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal. . . [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Comstock Read Aloud Book Award Honor - Minnesota State University Moorhead Notable Books for a Global Society - International Literacy Association (ILA) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People - National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Texas Bluebonnet Award Shortlist - Texas Library Association (TLA) William Allen White Children's Book Award - Emporia State University, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor. . . the uncluttered images leave a deep impact. . . A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London. . . Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal. . . [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Comstock Read Aloud Book Award Honor - Minnesota State University Moorhead Notable Books for a Global Society - International Literacy Association (ILA) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People - National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Texas Bluebonnet Award Shortlist - Texas Library Association (TLA) William Allen White Children's Book Award - Emporia State University, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor. . . the uncluttered images leave a deep impact. . . A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London. . . Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal. . . [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Books Reflecting Diversity: - A Look Into a Wilder World, Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Children's Book Award Notable, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies / Children's Book Council Outstanding, The Horn Book Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA) California Collections, California Readers Comstock Book Award Honor, Minnesota State University Moorhead William Allen White Masterlist, Emporia State University, Kansas, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor. . . the uncluttered images leave a deep impact. . . A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London. . . Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal. . . [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Books Reflecting Diversity: A Look Into a Wilder World, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Award, International Literacy Association (ILA) CCBC Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Outstanding, The Horn Book Texas Bluebonnet Award, Texas Library Association (TLA) California Collections, California Readers Comstock Read Aloud Book Award, Minnesota State University Moorhead William Allen White Children's Book Award, Emporia State University, * "This hero's inspirational story demonstrates determination and dedication by a man who never gave up and is still an active athlete today." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "In her first picture book, winner of the publisher's New Voices Award, Yoo introduces Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants who overcame formidable odds to become an Olympic diving champion, as well as a doctor... the uncluttered images leave a deep impact... A page of facts closes this handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review "This inspirational biography recognizes the life of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, at the 1948 Games in London... Lee's painterly illustrations give texture and depth to the full-page spreads. More than a story about discrimination and unfair treatment, this story shows one young man's determination and resolve toward accomplishing a goal in life." -- School Library Journal "Yoo debuts with an inspiring tribute to the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal... [A] motivational tale." -- Publishers Weekly Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Books Reflecting Diversity: - A Look Into a Wilder World, Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Children's Book Award Notable, International Literacy Association (ILA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children's Book Council Outstanding, Horn Book Guide Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA) California Collections, California Readers Comstock Book Award Honor, Minnesota State University Moorhead William Allen White Masterlist, Emporia State University, Kansas
