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Description
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Diana Taurasi!
When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals.
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Diana Taurasi--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 Diana Taurasi's footsteps and make a difference!
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, Sonia Sotomayor, and more!
Publication date
September 06, 2022
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780593402948
Publisher
N/A
Series
She Persisted
Universe
She Persisted
BISAC categories
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women JNF018030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic/Latino
Monica Brown is the award-winning author of many magical multicultural books for children, including the Lola Levine series and the award-winning Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina, and Frida and Her Animalitos. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and her desire to bring fun and empowering stories to children. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her family. She invites you to visit her online at monicabrown.net. Mónica Brown es la autora de muchos libros multiculturales mágicos para niños, incluyendo la serie Lola Levine y los galardonados Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina, y Frida and Her Animalitos. Los libros de Mónica están inspirados en su herencia peruana y judía y en su deseo de llevar historias divertidas y empoderadoras a los niños. Mónica vive en Flagstaff, Arizona, con su familia. Ella te invita a visitarla en línea en monicabrown.net.
