
By Jay Leslie, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Did It First? series
Two sisters conquer tennis, overcoming life's toughest challenges together.
Venus and Serena Williams, sisters from Compton, defy the odds to dominate the tennis world. From humble beginnings on cracked courts to global triumphs, they face illness, loss, and racism. Their unbreakable bond and resilience inspire as they swing back stronger, proving that sisterhood and determination can conquer any obstacle. Discover their journey of triumph and tenacity.
A stirring picture book biography of Venus and Serena Williams that celebrates their achievements…and their sisterhood. This is the story of two sisters… who took the tennis world by storm, who achieved everything possible in the sport…and then some, and who stood by one another through thick and thin. Featuring illustrations by Ebony Glenn, Jay Leslie’s Game, Set, Sisters! The Story of Venus and Serena Williams tells the inspirational story of two of the most beloved athletes in history. It takes us from their beginnings on a crumbling Compton tennis court to their shining achievements on the most prestigious stages and shows us that despite being served the most challenging hardships in life–illness, family, loss, racism–Venus and Serena always continued to swing back stronger.
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