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Story of Olympic Diver, Sammy Lee, The (The Story Of series)

Paula Yoo

Illustrator: Dom Lee

Ages: 9+

Published: 2020

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

ISBN: 978-1-64379-014-5

Keywords: sports, gold medal, diversity, chapter book

Discrimination didn't deter a Korean American from a medical career, even while breaking Olympic diving records. Black-and-white illustrations, timeline, glossary, and extensive sourcing.