Simone Biles / written by Kekla Magoon ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
Material type:
TextSeries: She persisted (Philomel Books)Publisher: New York : Philomel, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Description: 64 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780593620663
- 0593620666
- 9780593620670
- 0593620674
- 9781516070350
- 1516070356
- Biles, Simone, 1997- -- Juvenile literature
- Women gymnasts -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Gymnasts -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American women Olympic athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Biography | New | BILES, S. M211 | Checked out | 05/11/2024 | 33111011109895 | |||
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Main Library | Children's Biography | BILES, S. M211 | Available | 33111011214406 | |||||
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Northport Library | Children's Biography | New | BILES, S. M211 | Available | 33111011148513 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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!
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Title page.
"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 64).
Finding home -- The tiny tumbler -- Meets and mats -- Giving it her all -- Going for gold -- Greatest of all time -- How can you persist.
Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.
Ages 6-9.