I am Simone Biles

By Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series

A young gymnast's journey to Olympic gold, facing challenges with courage and resilience.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the inspiring journey of Simone Biles, who began gymnastics at eight and became an Olympic champion before twenty. As she navigates the pressures of competition, Simone bravely addresses mental health, showing the power of perseverance. This engaging biography, part of a beloved series, encourages young readers to dream big and face challenges with grit. With charming illustrations and fascinating facts, explore how Simone's childhood shaped her path to becoming a role model for courage and strength. Will she continue to inspire the world with her incredible story?

From the publisher

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship–and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the heroes Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Simone’s perseverance and grit.You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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