Wei Skates On

Written by Nathan Chen · Illustrated by Lorraine Nam

A young skater's nerves grow as his first big competition gets closer.

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40 pages· ~510L· AR 3.4 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Wei has loved ice-skating since his first visit to the rink: gliding, jumping and moving to the music. But as his first big competition draws near, he starts to worry about winning. With help from his mom, Wei learns to handle his nerves and find the joy in skating, whatever the result.

From the publisher

Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music--there's nothing else like it!But as Wei's first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He's been training hard, but what if he doesn't win? With help from Mom, can Wei find a way to handle his nerves? What would it feel like to skate without the pressure of winning? As the first Asian American man to win gold in figure skating, Nathan Chen is a celebrated role model for kids who want to shine on and off the ice. His uplifting message of positivity and perseverance makes this story the perfect choice for social emotional learning at home or in the classroom.

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