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Description
When Children Play: The Story of Right to Play documents the history and mission of Right to Play, an organization founded in 2000 by Norwegian Olympic medalist Johann Olav Koss that uses sports and games to help at-risk and underprivileged children worldwide. The book features stories of children in difficult circumstances, including orphaned children in Ugandan refugee camps and former child soldiers in Sudan. Through grassroots community programs, the organization teaches children important values like self-esteem and empathy.
Quick Summary
This book tells the incredible true story of how one Olympic athlete changed millions of children's lives simply by believing every kid deserves to play. Readers will cheer as they discover how sports and games become powerful tools that help children in struggling communities build confidence, make friends, and find hope. If your kid loves underdog sports stories like Mike Lupica's "Heat" or books about kids making a real difference in the world, they'll be hooked from the first page. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8 who love true stories about sports, leadership, and changing the world.