The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey

Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL when he played one shift with the New York Rangers in 1948.

Even though Larry's achievement happened more than 70 years ago, his contribution to hockey is only now being recognized. He broke hockey's color barrier and fought racism and discrimination at every step of his career. From his humble beginnings on the outdoor rinks in Vernon, British Columbia's Chinatown all the way to playing at Madison Square Garden and in the NHL, this inspiring hero has a timeless story for young readers.

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Chad Soon is a fourth-generation Chinese Canadian. His parents encouraged him to do what he loved: draw, read and play hockey. Growing up on Vancouver Island, Chad dreamed of being an NHL star. He went as far as bantam house-league hockey before realizing that he wasn't going to be the next Larry Kwong. Chad now teaches in Larry Kwong's hometown of Vernon, British Columbia, where he realized another dream: writing this book.

George Chiang was born in Ottawa and grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario, where he fell in love with playing hockey. Chiang composed the internationally acclaimed musical Golden Lotus and is the author of the children's books The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing and The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. He has written, directed and produced award-winning songs and music videos. George has performed at the Stratford Festival and appeared in films such as Eloise at the Plaza and McKenna Shoots for the Stars. He coached his son in minor hockey for several seasons and plays hockey regularly.

Amy Qi is a Chinese-Canadian illustrator with a passion for storytelling. A graduate of OCAD University, she loves to use vibrant colors to create whimsical and immersive illustrations. Her passion for art and storytelling comes from her love of video games and movies, both of which continue to inspire her to this day. Amy lives in Toronto.