Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Willie O'Ree

Awards

Runner-up, Rocky Mountain Book Award (Alberta Children's Choice), 2022
Commended, TD Summer Reading Club, Top Recommended Read, 2021
Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2020
Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection, 2020

Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Willie O'Ree

By Elizabeth MacLeod Illustrated by Mike Deas

Scholastic Canada Ltd | ISBN 9781443175616 Hardcover
32 Pages | 9" x 9" | Ages 4 to 8

Meet Willie O'Ree—the NHL player who broke down barriers on and off the ice.

Growing up in Frederiction in the 1930s, Willie was a top all-around athlete — but the sport he loved most was hockey. On January 18, 1958, Willie became the first black player in the NHL. To get there, he had faced racism and an injury that would have ended most hockey careers. And playing in the NHL was only the start of his incredible career.

Because Willie believed in hard work... and helping others.

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