Meet Sarah Nurse - (Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)) by Margaret J Goldstein (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey.
- 8-10 Years
- 8.8" x 6.6" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
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About the Book
"In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing home the gold"--Book Synopsis
In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey.
Raised in a family of athletes, Sarah Nurse began her hockey career at a young age. After playing on youth and school teams, Nurse played for the University of Wisconsin and joined Team Canada at the 2022 Olympic Games. But it wasn't always easy. As one of few Black women in professional hockey, Nurse has faced discrimination and has spoken out against racism on and off the ice. From high school to the Olympics, follow Sarah Nurse's journey to becoming one of hockey's most promising players.
Review Quotes
"Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans . . . suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes."--School Library Journal
-- (4/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)
