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Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated biography of the tennis star, from her childhood and early competitive career to her role as activist for equality in sports.
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis.
Author
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Sloane Stephens comes from a family of athletes. Her mother was an All-American swimmer while her father was an NFL running back. However, Sloane came to tennis by accident: she needed something to do while her mother played, so she picked up a racquet of her own and suddenly a star was in the making. Her parents enrolled her in a tennis academy and in 2009, Sloane turned professional. Ultimately, she won the junior French, Wimbledon, and US Open...
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time, outsiders who just happen to be sisters. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This picture book, by an award-winning sports journalist who knows the Williams family personally, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court...
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