Kids Castle Press, 2021
74 Pages; Grades 3rd – 6th
ISBN-13: 978-1956397468
A seven-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics, Simone Biles is one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. She has dazzled and inspired audiences around the world. Equally inspiring, Simone overcame unbelievable obstacles in her childhood. She spent time living in foster care until being adopted by her grandmother. She was bullied at school and teased about her body. She learned to live with courage and dignity while enduring many hardships. She rose above her circumstances and committed herself to the pursuit of gymnastic excellence. Written sensitively for a young audience, Simone’s story will inspire readers with her gymnastic achievements and her ability to rise above negative circumstances.
About the Author and Publisher:
Tracy Nicholson wrote this title in collaboration with Kids Castle Press. Additional information about Nicholson was unavailable.
Pathways connections: Heroes, Friends and Family, Personal Feelings and Family, Social Issues and Culture
Reviewed by Cheryl The, PhD
Professor of Education
Southwestern Adventist University
Author: Pete Nelson, with a preface by Hunter Scott (the 11-year-old who inspired the book and whose research informs the book)
