Willie O'Ree: Hockey Trailblazer

Series Name: Blue Delta Books® Biographies

When Willie O’Ree was young, only white people played in the NHL. That didn’t stop him from dreaming of becoming a pro hockey player. A life-changing injury didn’t either. By following his passion, O’Ree made his dream a reality and paved the way for others to follow. He continues to break barriers, giving every child the opportunity to play.

Blue Delta Books® Biographies are Hi-Lo Books™ about people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-color images on every page and tells the person’s story from childhood throughout their life. Sure to inspire readers, these impactful biographies are each 48 pages and include a glossary of key vocabulary words.

ISBN: 9781638894643
Format: Paperback
Grade Level: 6 to 12, Teen and YA
Approximate Grade-Level Equivalent for Series: 3.0 to 3.9
Lexile Level: HL450L

Key Words/ Themes: Hockey, Biographies, Changemakers, Nonfiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Striving Learner, Striving Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books