From superstar athlete, record breaker, (and mama) Serena Williams… A girl learns to believe in herself with the help of her doll and best friend Qai Qai in THE ADVENTURES OF QAI QAI (ages 2-5), a magical picture book inspired by the internet-famous doll of Serena’s daughter!
I recommmend this for toddlers and younger children! It is such a fun book to read!
Based on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm and the 1999 Women’s World Cup team… Carefully researched and full of bright art, MIA AND FRIENDS (ages 7-10) is a graphic novel about the famous soccer player and the team who made history.
A must-read for any young aspiring soccer players!
From Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman… FROM MY HEAD TO MY TOES (ages 4-8), a picture book encouraging self-respect and bodily autonomy that is foundational to understanding consent and boundaries. I like how this story encourages young children to have self-respect and respect for others!
From two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion Abby Wambach… Young readers are offered the inspiration and tools needed to break the toxic cycles of sexism and exclusion in WOLFPACK (YOUNG READERS EDITION) (ages 10-14), which includes stories and lessons from Abby’s own life and soccer career.
From top US athlete and Mexican-American track star Elvira K. Gonzalez… Timely issues such as abuse and mistreatment within the criminal justice system, sexual assault in sports, and the effect of trauma on teenagers of color are explored in HURDLES IN THE DARK (ages 14-18), an inspiring memoir.
Enjoy the Olympics!
Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to feature. Cover images were also provided.
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