P.K. Subban - (Lorimer Recordbooks) by Catherine Rondina (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A biography of Canadian defenseman P.K. Subban, which focuses on his determination, his experience with racism, and his support for charities for children.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. Initially drafted in 2007 to the Montreal Canadiens, P.K. now plays for the New Jersey Devils. He's set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honor in hockey for a defenseman. Often the center of controversy, he is the pride of many fans and a hero to young athletes of color. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Follows a black Canadian ice hockey player's career.</p> <p>As a child in Toronto, Subban declared that he wanted to be a professional hockey player. His Caribbean immigrant parents were die-hard hockey fans who helped foster Subban's love of the game. With the support of his family--including his four siblings, two of whom followed in his professional hockey playing footsteps--and active encouragement from the family with whom he was billeted, Subban became a force to reckon with. He even became the first black recipient of the Norris Trophy in 2013, the peak accolade for defensemen in ice hockey. Subban's journey has had trials and challenges, many of which have involved dealing with racism. As a black hockey player, Subban has been exposed to much vitriol in this mostly white sport. Still, he has remained undeterred and focused on his goal of being a role model and change-maker. His career stats and charity work demonstrate success in both arenas. With the help of quotes from his parents, coaches, teachers, and friends, Rondina gives readers a concise overview of Subban's athletic career that reads much like a highlight reel. This will prove to be an easy read even for those who are not hockey fans.</p> <p> <strong>An accessible treatment of a remarkable ice hockey career.</strong>--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p>-- "Journal" (6/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>This entry in the <strong>Lorimer Recordbooks</strong> series profiles Black Canadian hockey player Pernell-Karl 'P. K.' Subban. Subban's father encouraged his interest in hockey from a young age, and as Subban grew up, he was always the youngest player on any team. Though he experienced racism throughout his career, he became one of the NHL's top defensemen with the Montreal Canadiens and won the Norris Trophy in 2013. Subban was at the height of his success with the Canadiens in 2016, so fans were shocked and angered when he was traded to the Nashville Predators, where he played until he was traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2019. Though Subban's outspokenness has made him disliked by some, no one can deny the difference he's made with his donations to those in need. Back matter includes photos, fact boxes, and career highlights, though no direct interview with Subban himself. <strong>Hockey fans, or anyone inspired by how perseverance leads to success, will be inspired by Subban's story.</strong>--<em>Booklist</em></p>-- "Journal" (6/11/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>CATHERINE RONDINA is a writer, educator, library assistant and sports fan. She writes award-winning nonfiction for children, and her previous Lorimer Recordbook on hockey star goalie Carey Price win the 2019 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award. Catherine lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario.</p>
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