Epic Athletes: Serena Williams is an inspiring middle-grade
biography of the most celebrated women's tennis player ever from
acclaimed sports journalist Dan Wetzel!
Featuring comic-style illustrations by Sloane Leong!
Serena Williams is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. From growing up
in a tough neighborhood to combatting racism to weathering severe health
issues, there is no challenge she can't defeat, no hurdle that will get
in the way of her unwavering desire to be the best tennis player in the
world.
As a little girl, Serena spent years training at her local court with
her father and older sister, Venus, dreaming of one day winning Grand
Slam titles and earning the number one ranking in the world. After more
than twenty years of dominating the world of tennis, there's no doubt
that Serena has made her dreams come true. In this inspiring biography,
bestselling author Dan Wetzel brings to life the story of an athlete and
trailblazer who broke records and racial barriers.
Featuring action-packed comic-style interior art, this uplifting
biography of the most celebrated women's tennis player of all time is
sure to be a hit with young sports fans across the country.
**Praise for Epic Athletes
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* An unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young
readers. --Booklist, starred review for Epic Athletes: Stephen
Curry