Kristi Yamaguchi brings new book to Whiteley

Posted October 30, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by District 15

Famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi recently visited Frank C. Whiteley School in Hoffman Estates.

Yamaguchi is best known as the 1992 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist in figure skating and as the celebrity champion in the sixth season of "Dancing with the Stars."

However, during her visit to Whiteley, she shared her latest children's book, "Cara's Kindness." In this story, Cara the Cat is struggling to pick the perfect song for her new ice-skating routine. But when a friend in need turns up at the rink, Cara drops everything to lend a helping hand. All she asks is that he pay it forward.

Before long, Cara's kindness is passed all around ... and might even make its way back home.

After reading "Cara's Kindness" to Whiteley students in grades K-three, Yamaguchi took questions from the students and signed copies of the book for those who had purchased it.

Yamaguchi's visit to Whiteley was sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville and Sourcebooks, Yamaguchi's publisher. Proceeds from the sale of Yamaguchi's children's books benefit her Always Dream Foundation and its early childhood literacy initiative.

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