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We are THRILLED to announce that Hockey 4 Youth are the lucky recipient of proceeds coming from Scotiabank‘s new children's book, ‘The Hockey Jersey’. Since 2021, Scotiabank has set out on a mission to make hockey more inclusive.
Presenting ‘The Hockey Jersey’ - A modern children's hockey book that will help more kids see themselves in the game.
To create the book, Scotiabank partnered with BIPOC children's author, Jael Richardson, and BIPOC illustrator, Chelsea Charles, crafting a beautiful hockey story with a diverse cast and modern storyline.
The book is officially available today at Indigo. Purchase your copy today and support Hockey 4 Youth: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/title-to-be-announced/9781552674840-item.html
Thank you to Scotiabank for including us in this incredible project!
“A story that will help change the face of hockey.”
Story Synopsis
It’s the day of the first hockey game and Kareema is about to take a big step into the locker room and into the world of hockey.
Overwhelmed and unsure of what’s ahead, Kareema enters the changeroom and meets her new teammates — a group of young players who are also wondering if they will fit in with the team and find their place in the game.
When their coach arrives with a bag full of brand new uniforms and hands each player their jersey, Kareema and her teammates will discover something special while they get dressed for the game.
As they take to the ice in their new uniforms, ready to play for the first time, Kareema will realize something unique about the game of hockey as her biggest fans cheer on.
““I wish I had a book like this – with a little girl on the cover when I was growing up.””
Hockey 4 Youth
This book doesn’t just help kids imagine themselves in the game, it helps them get on the ice. All proceeds from The Hockey Jersey will be donated to Hockey 4 Youth Foundation, an organization that fosters social inclusion for newcomer and high-priority youth through free ice hockey and its off-ice life skills program.
“A beautiful story that reflects the childhood dream we all share.”