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Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world's attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, including Johnny Weir, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Surya Bonaly, and 12 other inspiring Olympians.All over the world, athletes break records and defy odds to compete in the games--and some were kids themselves when they started dreaming and training! In Kid Olympians: Winter, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Michelle Kwan, who used to sleep in her skating clothes to get a few extra minutes of sleep before her lessons at dawn!Cindy Ouellet, one of the few athletes to have competed in both the Winter and Summer Paralympics.Apolo Ohno, who started skating because he thought the speed skaters looked like superheroes! This book will inspire readers 8 to 12 years old to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, Adam Rippon, Kristy Yamaguchi, Lindsey Vonn, Marie-Philip Poulin, Shani Davis, Charles Flaherty, Maame Biney, and Nathan Chen.

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Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of many books of fiction and nonfiction for kids and teens, including the Stonewall Honor book Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community. She lives on the west coast of Canada with her family. You can find her online at RobinStevenson.com. Jennifer Walden, a seasoned audiobook narrator based near Cincinnati, Ohio, brings over fifteen years of voice work expertise to each project, ensuring an authentic connection with the author's words. Alongside her narration career, Jennifer has worked as a devoted literacy/reading specialist dedicated to promoting literacy for the past fifteen years, impacting numerous lives through education. Beyond her professional pursuits, she finds joy in tending to her dairy goat farm, nurturing her vegetable garden, and expressing her creativity through watercolor painting. Jennifer also indulges her passion for travel, immersing herself in diverse cultures, spending time with family and, of course, her favorite pastime-reading.

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