Black Stories Matter: Sporting Heroes

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Jesse Owens
Mo Farah
Muhammad Ali
Nicola Adams
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Serena Williams
Sheryl Swoopes
Simone Biles
Usain Bolt

Product details

  • ISBN 9781526313409
  • Weight: 181g
  • Dimensions: 190 x 248mm
  • Publication Date: 13 May 2021
  • Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference

Sporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they have sprinted, kicked, fought and shot their way to glory, breaking down barriers and defeating prejudices along the way with their sheer talent and resilience.

Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.

Contents:
Main biographies
Nicola Adams
Usain Bolt
Cathy Freeman
Pelé
Ade Adepitan
Simone Biles
Jesse Owens
Serena Williams
Mo Farah
Muhammad Ali
Mini biographies
Alia Atkinson
Arthur Ashe
Jackie Joyner Kersee
Michael Jordan
Charlie Sifford
Brian Lara
Isabelle Sambou
Sheryl Swoopes

J. P. Miller is a children's book writer who is eager to tell stories about little and well known facts in the African Diaspora. She hopes that her stories will tear down age-long stereotypes and shed light on the many contributions of people of colour throughout the world. J. P. lives in Metro Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys playing Pickleball and swimming in her spare time.