Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and Off the Court (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316555388)

The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, pleasing a strict father, and overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with ""coaches"" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiring journey.

Written especially for young readers, Becoming Kareem chronicles how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the icon and legend he is today, both on and off the court.

Author: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
ISBN-10: 031655538X
ISBN-13: 9780316555388
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2017
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 192404 / Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and Off the Court


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 108
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2017 pg. 81
Booklist 11/01/2017 pg. 34
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2017 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2018 pg. 105
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average