{"product_id":"althea-gibson-the-story-of-tennis-fleet-of-foot-girl-hardcover","title":"Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-Of-Foot Girl - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Reid\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator Laura Freeman. \u003cem\u003eAlthea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-of-Foot Girl\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles this trailblazing athlete's journey--and the talent, force of spirit, and energy that made it possible for her to break barriers and ascend to the top of the tennis world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthea Gibson was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem. She couldn't sit still  When she put her mind to it, the fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport--stickball with the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who would hit with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut being the quickest, tallest, most fearless player in Harlem wasn't enough for Althea. She knew she could be a tennis champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of segregation, black people weren't allowed to compete against white people in sports. Althea didn't care. She just wanted to play tennis against the best athletes in the world. And with skill and determination, she did just that, eventually becoming the first black person--man or woman--to win a trophy at Wimbledon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare this nonfiction picture book biography with young readers interested in sports, American history, and African American pioneers. A strong choice for the classroom and for homeschooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthea Gibson was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem. She couldn't sit still! When she put her mind to it, the fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport--stickball with the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who would hit with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut being the quickest, tallest, most fearless player in Harlem wasn't enough for Althea. She knew she could be a tennis champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of segregation, black people weren't allowed to compete against white people in sports. Althea didn't care. She just wanted to play tennis against the best athletes in the world. 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She knew she could be a tennis champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of segregation, black people weren't allowed to compete against white people in sports. Althea didn't care. She just wanted to play tennis against the best athletes in the world. And with skill and determination, she did just that, eventually becoming the first black person--man or woman--to win a trophy at Wimbledon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Megan Reid and artist Laura Freeman tell the story of history-making Althea Gibson--and the talent, force of spirit, and energy that made it possible for her to break barriers and ascend to the top of the tennis world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 11.2 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-Of-Foot Girl\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42177355055239,"sku":"9780062851093","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/12c1204c088be6d74ffefd0e5ebc92bb.webp?v=1733396927","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/althea-gibson-the-story-of-tennis-fleet-of-foot-girl-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}