Amazing Athletes - by Marie-Claude Ouellet (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Though the Paralympics are the third largest sporting event in the world, they don't always get their due--and so, in advance of the upcoming Paralympic Games (scheduled for summer 2021 and winter 2022), this book invites children to discover and celebrate the sports movement, through the impressive achievements of some of Canada's Paralympic stars. Chantal Petitclerc, Benoãit Huot, Alison Levine, Ahmad Zeividavi and many others tell us about their journeys as athletes, challenges they've faced along the way, and insights into the particularities of parasports. Created in collaboration with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Amazing Athletes promotes the Paralympic movement that continues to change perceptions of excellence, diversity and disability around the world. A book for kids and adults alike, it is an invitation for readers (with or without disabilities) to discover new role models and be inspired to reach new heights of their own. Featured athletes include: Jamoi Anderson - Sitting Volleyball Billy Bridges - Para Hockey Ina Forrest - Wheelchair Curling Benoit Huot - Para-swimming Alison Levine - Boccia Richard Peter - Wheelchair Basketball Chantal Petitclerc - Para-athletics Katarina Roxon - Para swimming Ahmad Zeividavi - Goalball - Profiles athletes from across Canada representing different cultural and social backgrounds, from newcomers to veterans in their sports. - The portraits are inspiring and positive, and encourage determination, perseverance and doing your best. Includes photos."--

Book Synopsis

An uplifting and engaging celebration of Paralympic champions and the sports they dominate

Discover the world of Para sport and meet some of its greatest athletes in this fascinating look at the third-largest sporting event in the world, the Paralympic Games.

This nonfiction book introduces readers to Canadian Paralympians and the sports they play, from PEI-born Para ice hockey pro Billy Bridges, to Goalball player and Iranian refugee Ahmad Zeividavi. Each section details a competitor's journey to professional sports, their greatest triumphs, and what inspires them most. Along the way, readers will deepen their knowledge of Para sports like Wheelchair curling, Para swimming, and more.

Drawing on interviews with competitors and comprehensive research, Amazing Athletes examines how disability and sport intersect, and encourages readers to persevere as they pursue their passions, athletic or otherwise. Dynamic, full-color photos bring the athletes to life, while a glossary invites curiosity and further research.

Review Quotes

"Every school or library needs at least one copy of Amazing Athletes ... Well-written, full of facts and colourful and inspiring photos of athletic stars."

-- "Canadian Review of Materials"