Description: Rising Above : The Wataru "Wat" Misaka Story, Hardcover by Diep, Hayley; Giddings, Naomi (ILT), ISBN 1637274777, ISBN-13 9781637274774, Brand New "This dynamic pictur biography introduces readers of all ages to Wataru Misaka, the first non-white athlete to play in the NBA Wataru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American boy born to immigrant parents, liked to play basketball under the glow of stars and a small street lamp in Ogden, Utah. America was home to Wat, but with the onset of World War II, many people thought he didn't belong. "Go home!" they would shout as he dribbled the ball down the hardwood court, but Wat continued on his chosen path, winning state tournaments in high school, becoming a national champion with the University of Utah, and even serving in the . Army. The New York Knicks took notice, and in 1947, Wat became the first person of color to play in the NBA. During a time when nearly all of America mistrusted and mistreated Japanese Americans, Wataru Misaka embodied courage and strength, pursuing the game he loved and becoming a symbol of hope for Japanese Americans sent to incarceration camps. Lost in the annals of history for too long, this remarkable story of identity, belonging, and following one's own path is now illuminated through lyrical text and vivid illustrations"--
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
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Edition: First Edition
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Type: Picture Book
Illustrator: Naomi Giddings
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Book Title: Rising above : the Wataru "Wat" Misaka Story
Item Length: 11in
Item Height: 0.4in
Item Width: 8.5in
Author: Hayley Diep
Format: Picture Book
Language: English
Topic: Sports & Recreation / Basketball, General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage, People & Places / United States / Asian American
Publisher: Triumph Books
Intended Audience: Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year: 2023
Genre: Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 10.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 32 Pages
