Fearless Heart

By Frank Murphy, Surya Bonaly, Anastasia Magloire Williams (Illustrator)

A young girl born in Nice, France, rises through the world of competitive figure skating, defying expectations and fighting for recognition on her own terms.

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32 pages· 1,312 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Surya Bonaly, a dynamic figure skater from France, challenges conventions with her vibrant routines and bold moves. Despite doubts about her place on the podium, her fearless spirit drives her to redefine what a champion looks like. At the 1998 Olympics, she performs an iconic backflip, cementing her legacy. Discover a story of courage and self-expression on the ice.

From the publisher

A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice. Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like. Some people weren’t sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. “Is she graceful enough?” they asked. “Does she look like a skater?” But Surya’s fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams. Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage.

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