Overview
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone Biles! Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone Biles! Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Simone Biles's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Ruby Bridges, Diana Taurasi, and more!
Full Product Details
Author: Kekla Magoon ,
Chelsea Clinton ,
Alexandra Boiger ,
Gillian Flint
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.10cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 20.20cm
Weight: 0.198kg
ISBN: 9780593620663
ISBN 10: 0593620666
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 17 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"Praise for She Persisted: Simone Biles: ""Written in an accessible format for young readers, this is a great beginner biography."" —School Library Journal"
Author Information
Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted- 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World- 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports- American Olympians Who Changed the Game; She Persisted in Science- Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference; Don't Let Them Disappear- 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; It's Your World- Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!- You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma's Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health- Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their children and their dog, Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.
