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A spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning illustrator Laura Freeman.



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“Reid’s story flows with the grace and power of Gibson herself. The expressive and exuberant digital artwork mirrors the tennis champ’s liveliness.” — School Library Journal (starred review) "A well-researched winner." — Kirkus Reviews "A necessary addition to sports collections." — ALA Booklist

Althea Gibson The Story of Tennis FleetofFoot

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A Hardback by Megan Reid, Laura Freeman

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
    Publication Date: 05/03/2020
    ISBN13: 9780062851093, 978-0062851093
    ISBN10: 0062851098

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    A spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning illustrator Laura Freeman.



    Trade Review
    “Reid’s story flows with the grace and power of Gibson herself. The expressive and exuberant digital artwork mirrors the tennis champ’s liveliness.” — School Library Journal (starred review) "A well-researched winner." — Kirkus Reviews "A necessary addition to sports collections." — ALA Booklist

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