She Persisted: Naomi Osaka Paperback / softback
by Kekla Magoon, Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint
Part of the She Persisted series
Paperback / softback
Description
Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place.
But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis - and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving.
Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion.
Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka - and how she persisted.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka's footsteps and make a difference!
A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
Information
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Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, B&W INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS
- Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
- Publication Date:02/07/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9780593623541
Information
-
Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, B&W INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS
- Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
- Publication Date:02/07/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9780593623541
