  | If Lin Can : how Jeremy Lin inspired Asian Americans to shoot for the stars Author: Ho, Richard | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
This biography of basketball superstar Jeremy Lin is an anthem of Asian American pride that speaks to any child who feels underestimated or misunderstood. If Lin can, you can!
| Illustrator: | Phung, Nguyen Quang |
| Huynh, Kim Lien |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/15/24)
Booklist (03/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2024 Representation and inspiration are at the fore of this picture book loosely based on the career of Taiwanese American professional basketball star Jeremy Lin. Ho challenges readers to overcome obstacles, dream big, and look for inspiration from role models who share aspects of their identity. The book begins by asking, “Have you ever been told that you can’t?”—or that you are not enough or should doubt yourself in sports, performing arts, school, and more? Ho then asks whether readers have ever found someone who looks like them or has faced similar challenges in the news, following up these queries with descriptions of obstacles and achievements faced by Jeremy Lin. The book concludes with the motivational question, “If Lin can, why can’t I?” Bold illustrations often fill the entire page and capture the feelings of both children and Lin as they strive despite being marginalized and underestimated. Ho’s tendency to generalize may make it hard for some readers to connect with the exhortations and even Lin himself; however, the back matter includes a brief biography. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
