Playing to Win (How Althea Gibson Broke Barriers and Changed Tennis Forever)

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A new and updated edition of the picture book about the woman called "The Jackie Robinson of tennis."

Although stars like Serena Williams cite Althea Gibson as an inspiration, Gibson's story is not well-known to many young people today. Growing up tough and rebellious in Harlem, Althea took that fighting attitude and used it to go after her goals of being a tennis champion, and a time when tennis was a game played mostly by wealthy white people in country clubs that excluded African Americans.

In 1956, she became the first Black American to win a major championship when she won at The French Open. When she won the celebrated Wimbledon tournament the following year, Gibson shook hands with the Queen of England. Not bad for a kid from the streets of Harlem.

With determination and undeniable skill, Althea Gibson become a barrier-breaking, record-setting, and world-famous sportswoman. This new and updated edition of this inspirational biography contains recent information on the impact of Gibson's legacy.

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Product Details

Author:
Karen Deans, Elbrite Brown
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
32
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (January 5, 2021)
Language:
English
Age Range:
7 to 10
Grade Level:
2nd Grade to 5th Grade
ISBN-13:
9780823448531
ISBN-10:
0823448533
Weight:
5.2oz
Dimensions:
8.98" x 10.03" x 0.09"
Case Pack:
80
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Shipping Origin:
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Publisher Identifier:
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Discount Code:
A
Audience:
Children/juvenile
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
Holiday House

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