Rising Above
The Wataru "Wat" Misaka Story
by Hayley Diep
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Pub Date Nov 14 2023 | Archive Date Nov 09 2023
Independent Publishers Group | Triumph Books
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Description
Wataru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American boy born to immigrant parents, liked to play basketball under the glow of stars and a small street lamp in Ogden, Utah.
America was home to Wat, but with the onset of World War II, many people thought he didn't belong.
"Go home!" they would shout as he dribbled the ball down the hardwood court, but Wat continued on his chosen path, winning state tournaments in high school, becoming a national champion with the University of Utah, and even serving in the U.S. Army.
The New York Knicks took notice, and in 1947, Wat became the first person of color to play in the NBA.
During a time when nearly all of America mistrusted and mistreated Japanese Americans, Wataru Misaka embodied courage and strength, pursuing the game he loved and becoming a symbol of hope for Japanese Americans sent to incarceration camps. Lost in the annals of history for too long, this remarkable story of identity, belonging, and following one's own path is now illuminated through lyrical text and vivid illustrations.
Advance Praise
"Readers will come away appreciating his achievements and, just maybe, wondering why they’ve never heard of him before. Quiet in tone, electrifying in content."—Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will come away appreciating his achievements and, just maybe, wondering why they’ve never heard of him before. Quiet in tone, electrifying in content."—Kirkus Reviews
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781637274774 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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