Althea Gibson The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-foot Girl
Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot Girl by Megan Reid is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, featuring 40 pages in English. This biography chronicles the remarkable journey of Althea Gibson, the first Black champion at Wimbledon, the French Open, and the U.S. Open. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book highlights her determination and talent as she broke barriers in the world of tennis.
Readers will discover Althea’s spirited personality and her relentless pursuit of excellence in sports, from stickball to basketball, before she set her sights on tennis. The book emphasizes themes of perseverance and the impact of segregation on sports, making it a valuable resource for young readers interested in sports, American history, and the achievements of African American pioneers. This edition serves as an educational tool for classrooms and homeschooling, inviting discussions about cultural and regional influences in sports.
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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. Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot Girl chronicles this trailblazing athlete’s journey–and the talent, force of spirit, and energy that made it possible for her to break barriers and ascend to the top of the tennis world.
Althea Gibson was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem. She couldn’t sit still! When she put her mind to it, the fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport–stickball with the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who would hit with her.
But being the quickest, tallest, most fearless player in Harlem wasn’t enough for Althea. She knew she could be a tennis champion.
Because of segregation, black people weren’t allowed to compete against white people in sports. Althea didn’t care. She just wanted to play tennis against the best athletes in the world. And with skill and determination, she did just that, eventually becoming the first black person–man or woman–to win a trophy at Wimbledon.
Share this nonfiction picture book biography with young readers interested in sports, American history, and African American pioneers. A strong choice for the classroom and for homeschooling.
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