Summary
This book based on NASCAR driver Wendell Scott is a compelling book that will be coming out this year. It discusses the struggles that Wendell Scott faced when dreaming about being a race car driver. Wendell Scott is the first African American NASCAR Driver and he came to be this by chasing his childhood dreams. This book tells the story of Wendell Scott exploring racing in his childhood town’s soapbox derby.
Theme(s):
Overcoming Adversity, Society, Family
Personal Response
This book is an excellent book that shows people that if you work hard enough, your dreams will come true. Wendell Scott’s story is heartwarming explaining all the obstacles he had to face in order to overcome and complete his dream. Wendell Scott is now the first African American NASCAR Champion. I absolutely think this book is going to be a great success. Its illustrations are beautiful and truly help tell the story of how Wendell Scott came to be.
Teaching Ideas
Before reading this book to my students, we would have a discussion and make a class list of what each student wanted to be when they grow up. We would then also have a discussion about how easy or hard they think it would be to obtain the job they want. We would read the book as a class and then I would have students complete a project all about their dream job or profession and have them present it to the class.
Recommended Reading Level
Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03
