P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour

P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. Initially drafted in 2007 to the Montreal Canadiens, P.K. now plays for the New Jersey Devils. He's set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honor in hockey for a defenseman. Often the center of controversy, he is the pride of many fans and a hero to young athletes of color. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America.

Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group

Publisher: Lorimer Children & Teens
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781459415089
Age: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 512592 / P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2020
Booklist 06/01/2020 pg. 66
School Library Journal 07/01/2020 pg. 78

About the Author

CATHERINE RONDINA is a writer, educator, library assistant and sports fan. She writes award-winning nonfiction for children, and her previous Lorimer Recordbook on hockey star goalie Carey Price win the 2019 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award. Catherine lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario.