Ho, Richard. If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars. Huynh Kim Lien, Illus. Add Creator Phùng Nguyên Quang. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [38]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-372-3. GRADES Kindergarten-1. ADDITIONAL.
Motivational and inspiring, this informational picture book shows how Jeremy Lin’s professional NBA career helped encourage kids around the country to follow their dreams. Soft, rhyming text and digital illustrations show how Asian American kids are stereotyped and pigeon-holed. But they also show the elation and pride seeing Lin playing for the New York Knicks basketball team. Includes two pages about Jeremy Lin’s history and career, as well as other readings. Especially useful for Asian American or diverse book collections.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library