A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar.
Before she was a record-breaking, world-famous gymnast, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way: her grandparents, Ron and Nellie Biles, adopted her and her sister Adria. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same fateful year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family.
From her early competitions to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, this is the story of the world's greatest gymnast. For fans of She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez and Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 1250205662
Item Weight: 1.1 lbs
Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 101 to 500 ratings
Brave Ballerina: A Junior Library Guild Selection A New York Public Library Best Book for Children
"Collins's story is told masterfully . . . This book radiates with the joy of dance. A first purchase for most collections." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Writing in verse is no easy task, and Meadows's text almost never stumbles, keeping metronomic time with Ebony Glenn's illustrations of soaring, spinning Janet. Glenn's digital art is full of movement . . . An enchanting biography." --Shelf Awareness, starred review
"A celebration of one black woman's achievements that underscores the passion and purpose that the human spirit has to offer." --Kirkus Reviews
"Meadows offers readers an affectionate biographical story that emphasizes her subject's passion and determination." --Publishers Weekly
Michelle Meadows is the author of Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins, Hibernation Station, Piggies in Pajamas, and Super Bugs. She lives in Delaware and loves to write at the beach. michellemeadows.com
Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of many award-winning books for young readers, including Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins, Mommy's Khimar, and Not Quite Snow White. She lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. ebonyglenn.com
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