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6 Stories of Women in Sports to Inspire Young Athletes
The Winter Olympics in Pyeong Chang are in full swing and young readers everywhere are watching athletes from all over the world take to the slopes and ice. But what are often even better than the actual events and medal ceremonies are the athlete’s own stories. The long road to Olympic greatness; the victories, injuries, obstacles, and more, can capture our hearts beyond the competition. For kids who want to learn more about their favorite athletes, these stories of women in sports will entertain and inspire them beyond the Olympic frenzy.
Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports
Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman
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Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports, by Gregory Zuckerman, with Elijah Zuckerman and Gabriel Zuckerman
Kids can learn about their favorite female athletes, like the Williams sisters, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more. The women featured in the book are fierce competitors who overcame hardship to become the best in their sports, beating the odds on a path to greatness.
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Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win, by Rachel Ignotofsky
The rich illustrations in this book will let readers get a glimpse into 50 profiles of women in sports, from well known superstars like Billy Jean King to lesser known figures like Toni Stone, the first woman to play in a men’s baseball league, and skateboarding legend Patti McGee.
I Got This: To Gold and Beyond, by Laurie Hernandez
This autobiography tells the story of gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast, Laurie Hernandez, who won gold and silver at the Rio games in 2016 when she was just 16 years old. In her own words, she shares funny and inspiring tales of her family, her dreams, and her amazing victories to become a leader in her sport.
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Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game Changer, by Mo’ne Davis
At the age of 13, Mo’ne Davis became the first female pitcher to win a game in the Little League World Series. The first Little Leaguer to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Davis tells the story of growing up in Philadelphia, playing in the Little League World Series, and earning a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Breakaway: Beyond the Goal, by Alex Morgan
This uplifting autobiography is about soccer play Alex Morgan’s exciting path to the 2011 World Cup and winning a gold medal at the Olympic games in London. Young readers will be inspired as Morgan shares what it takes to be a professional athlete, how to balance school and soccer, as well as it what it takes to overcome setbacks and injuries.
Finding the Edge: My Life on Ice, by Karen Chen
U.S. National Champion, Karen Chen, shares her story of becoming a figure skating champion at only 17 years old, where she won gold in two programs and received the highest score ever recorded at the US National level. She explains overcoming a nearly career-ending ankle fracture with determination, grit, and optimism.