Synopsis
He's the face of the Calgary Flames, but there's much more to Jarome Iginla's story than just being the first black captain of an NHL team. He's also renowned for his social commitment and generosity off the ice.
Jarome (nicknamed Iggy) grew up in a single-parent household in St. Albert, Alberta. It was thanks to the support of his grandparents that he started to play hockey. His hard work paid off and in 1996 at the age of 18, Iggy was drafted into the NHL. He went on to become a multiple-award winning hockey player and two-time Olympic champion. But he never forgot his struggles in his rise to hockey stardom. Today, Iginla plays an important role for many young hockey-loving Canadians by working to ensure that the sport is open to committed players of all backgrounds.
Awards
Honourable Mention - American Indian Youth Literature Award 2012
About the Series
The Recordbooks series helps new and struggling readers learn and understand history and social issues through the lives of Canadian sporting heroes. Tackling issues such as racism and gender conflict, these books provide historical context by telling the often-heroic story of how an athlete or a team worked to change attitudes around them. Short chapters, easy-to-read format, black and white photos, and sports trivias make for an engaging read.
There are 23 titles available in this series, 11 of which have won awards. Contact New Readers Bookstore for more details on other available titles.
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