Book Masters: The Boys in the Boat

Teen Book Discussion: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown (Adapted for Young Readers)

Summary by Goodreads: "Out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who, at the 1936 Olympics, showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler.

At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation—the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism." 

Snack paired with book.

This book is available for pick up at the 2nd floor Help Desk on or after February 10.

Program in-person on the 2nd floor of the library. 

For ages 11 - 18.  

Please register for program.