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    The Story of Serena Williams is accessible biography

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    By Jessica on February 27, 2025 ages 6 & up, Black experience, Celebrating Diversity, Early Chapter, Middle Grade, women's history

    THE STORY OF SERENA WILLIAMS: AN INSPIRING BIOGRAPHY FOR YOUNG READERS (The Story of Biographies), by Shadae B. Mallory and Tequitia Andrews, Callisto Kids, Aug. 13, 2024, Paperback, $7.99 (ages 6-9)

    Learn about one of the most accomplished tennis players in history in The Story of Serena Williams, by Shadae B. Mallory and Tequitia Andrews.

    Serena Williams is one of the most famous and talented tennis players in history. Before she became a legendary professional athlete, she was a young girl who loved reading and gymnastics and started playing tennis at three years old! In this book about Serena Williams for kids, new readers will explore how she faced discrimination, injuries, and many other challenges, but still worked hard to be the best player she could be. —Synopsis provided by Callisto Kids

    Part of Callistor Kids’ The Story of Biographies,  The Story of Serena Williams is perfect for early chapter book readers. It features short chapters and accessible language mixed with graphics and illustrations that give readers time to rest, think and explore.

    Fun backmatter includes a quiz about Serena, photos of the athlete, lists of Serena’s accomplishments and motivations, and a glossary.

    This short biography — less than 60 pages — is perfect for emerging and reluctant readers and should appeal to a large audience.

     

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    Jessica Harrison is the reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. She loves books and worked as the in-house book critic at a daily newspaper, writing reviews and interviewing authors for two years. When the company cut back, she lost her position covering books, but that doesn't mean she stopped reading. If anything, the whole experience made her more passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices. She has been featured on NetGalley's Blogger Spotlight and is on Kindleprenuer's Ultimate List of the Best Book Review Blogs. Contact her at jessica(at)crackingthecover(dot)com and follow Cracking the Cover on Bluesky, Instagram,  Facebook and Twitter (X) @crackingthecovr. You can also read scaled down reviews on Jessica's Goodreads review page. Jessica is also a reviewer on Amazon.

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