Celebrate the Paralympic Games with Amazing Athletes

The 2022 Paralympic Games are coming up in Beijing, China from March 4 to 13. We’ll be celebrating with Amazing Athletes: An All-Star Look at Canada’s Paralympians. This book for ages 8 to 12 was named an Ontario Library Association 2021 Best Bet.

Discover the world of Para sport and meet some of its greatest athletes in this fascinating look at the third-largest sporting event in the world, the Paralympic Games.

This nonfiction book introduces readers to Canadian Paralympians and the sports they play, from PEI-born Para ice hockey pro Billy Bridges, to Goalball player and Iranian refugee Ahmad Zeividavi. Each section details a competitor’s journey to professional sports, their greatest triumphs, and what inspires them most. Along the way, readers will deepen their knowledge of Para sports like Wheelchair curling, Para swimming, and more.

Drawing on interviews with competitors and comprehensive research, Amazing Athletes examines how disability and sport intersect, and encourages readers to persevere as they pursue their passions, athletic or otherwise. Dynamic, full-color photos bring the athletes to life, while a glossary invites curiosity and further research.

“Every school or library needs at least one copy of Amazing Athletes … Well-written, full of facts and colourful and inspiring photos of athletic stars.”
— Canadian Review of Materials

Let the Games begin!