Naomi Osaka: Grand Slam Champ

by Cheryl Kim

Overview

Naomi Osaka is the first Asian tennis player to hold the number one singles ranking in the Women's Tennis Association. She started to make a name for herself at 16 and is now known around the world. Osaka has defeated the toughest players in the league and her talent continues to rise each year. Read more about this skilled tennis star!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666323290
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Cheryl Kim is a second-grade teacher from California and the recipient of the 2020 SCBWI Kate Dopirak Craft and Community Award. Her debut nonfiction picture book, UP IN THE CLOUDS: THE KATHERINE SUI-FUN CHEUNG STORY, is forthcoming from Lee and Low Books, and she is also a writer for Capstone's Sports Illustrated for Kids Stars of Sports biography series.

Table of Contents

Number One 4

Chapter 1 Humble Beginnings 6

Chapter 2 Turning Pro 10

Chapter 3 Grand Slam 16

Chapter 4 Finding Her Voice 22

Timeline 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Full of action and impactful details, these are biographies kids want to read;

Editorial Reviews

These additions to the Stars of Sports series focus on talented athletes whom both kids and adults can look up to. Featuring colorful images as well as deep dives into the careers of these stars, these engaging biographies divide their content into short chapters with fact boxes and topical asides to add additional context to the main text. In Bubba Wallace, readers follow the story and history of this stellar stock-car racer, examining the beginning of his career, how it changed over time, and Wallace’s commitment to activism. Baseball fans will gravitate toward Fernando Tatís Jr., which traces the slugger’s start as a hopeful baseball player in the Dominican Republic through his memorable achievements beyond the island. Naomi Osaka zooms in on talented tennis player Osaka, who has made it far with her powerful serve; this title offers insight into her challenges and close relationship with her family. Sky Brown introduces readers to a skateboard prodigy from Japan who began competing at age 12 and medaled in the Olympics 8 years later. Each book’s back matter includes a time line, glossary, and further-reading recommendations. Perfect for young sports enthusiasts and classrooms, these stories will inspire readers and perk up sports collections.

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