Wat kept playing : the inspiring story of Wataru Misaka and his rise to the NBA
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Kang, Kaye, illustrator.
Published
Salt Lake City : Shadow Mountain Publishing, [2024].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781639932085, 1639932089
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Status
Coastal Region - Juvenile
J B MIS
1 available
J B MIS
1 available
Lakes Region - Juvenile
J B MIS
1 available
J B MIS
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Region - Juvenile | J B MIS | Available |
| Lakes Region - Juvenile | J B MIS | Available |
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Published
Salt Lake City : Shadow Mountain Publishing, [2024].
Language
English
ISBN
9781639932085, 1639932089
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"This picture book biography about Asian American basketball hero Wataru Misaka will inspire young readers to challenge barriers and dream big. As the child of Japanese immigrants, Wataru "Wat" Misaka often felt like he didn't fully belong in either Japanese or American culture. He was sometimes excluded, treated differently, and bullied, even though he was born in the United States. As he grew up, however, Wat discovered he had a very special talent for playing basketball. Even at just five foot seven, he was unstoppable. After leading his high school team to a state championship, Wat played for the Utah Utes and helped the team win the 1944 NCAA championship. Wat kept playing even as Japanese Americans from the West Coast were sent to incarceration camps for the duration of World War II. Then, after two years serving in the United States Army, Wat returned to basketball, leading the University of Utah to Madison Square Garden and winning another national championship. The cheering crowd recognized Wat the way he wanted to be seen-as a person who was both Japanese and American and an amazing basketball player. Talent scouts from the New York Knicks were so impressed, they drafted Wat to their team. Wat's undeniable talent changed history as he became the first person of color to play in the NBA. "--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 3-8,Shadow Mountain
Target Audience
Grades 2-3,Shadow Mountain
Local note
Mar 2024
Local note
Donated by Friends of Coastal Region Library.
Local note
Donated by Friends of the Nature Coast Lakes Region Library.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Inouye Huey, E., & Kang, K. (2024). Wat kept playing: the inspiring story of Wataru Misaka and his rise to the NBA . Shadow Mountain Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Inouye Huey, Emily and Kaye, Kang. 2024. Wat Kept Playing: The Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA. Shadow Mountain Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Inouye Huey, Emily and Kaye, Kang. Wat Kept Playing: The Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Inouye Huey, Emily,, and Kaye Kang. Wat Kept Playing: The Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2024.
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