Zion Unmatched

by Zion Clark (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

An extraordinary, deeply inspirational photo essay traces the path of wrestler and wheelchair racer Zion Clark to become the first American man to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics.

This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark's ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. It features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. The book explores Zion's journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion. This first in a trilogy of books to be written by Zion Clark, subject of an award-winning Netflix short documentary, focuses on his quest for Olympic and Paralympic gold and is publishing in time for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games.

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An optimistic if somewhat superficial tale of persevering and thriving with a disability.

Review quotes

Zion inspires you to go against your fears. If you have any fears, just continue, because if Zion can do it, so can you.
—Anderson Silva, mixed martial arts champion who holds the longest title reign in Ultimate Fighting Championship history
Zion Clark
Zion Clark is an elite athlete, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He lives in Los Angeles.

James S. Hirsch is a New York Times best-selling author of several books, including Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter, as well as Riot and Remembrance: The Tulsa Race Massacre and Its Legacy and Willie Mays: The Life, the Legend. He lives outside of Boston.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781536224184
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date
August 20, 2021
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
JNF054220 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Wrestling
JNF070000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Inspirational & Personal Growth
Library of Congress categories
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