Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers (Kid Legends #9)
by Robin Stevenson (Author) Allison Steinfeld (Illustrator)
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world's attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, Yusra Mardini, and ten other incredible olympians.
Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics--and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began!
In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.
Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!
Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school's track team
Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you'll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.
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"Telling the true stories of famous people's childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way."—CNN Underscored, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson "These reads aren't just educational, they're inspiring - they remind us all that we're never too young to start dreaming! Plus - they're a great resource for school projects!"—YAYOMG.com, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson "Kids will be drawn in."—Chicago Parent, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson "The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us."—School Library Journal, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson "A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness."—American Scientist Magazine, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler "Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is."—Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson "Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining."—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler "A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too."—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler "Just like history class, only hilarious."—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler "Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny."—Michael, age 9, on Kid Authors by David Stabler
Robin Stevenson is the author of more than twenty-five books for kids and teens, including Pride Puppy!, Pride Colors and Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change. The first edition of her nonfiction book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) won a Stonewall Honor and was shortlisted for numerous other awards. Robin lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Julie McLaughlin is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children's books, including Pride Puppy, Little Cloud and Why We Live Where We Live, winner of the 2015 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction. Her work with various editorial, advertising and publishing clients can be seen around the world. Julie grew up on the Prairies and now resides on Vancouver Island.
JNF054110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Olympics
Child athletes
