Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-of-Foot Girl by Megan Reid
A 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 Honorwinning illustrator Laura Freeman.
“Reid’s story flows with the grace and power of Gibson herselfThe expressive and exuberant digital artwork mirrors the tennis champ’s liveliness.” — School Library Journal (starred review) "A well-researched winner." — Kirkus Reviews "A necessary addition to sports collections." — ALA Booklist
Megan Reid works in books and television. She’s lived in seven states and two countries, but now she’s happy to be based in New York with her dog, Luna. Meg is also the author of Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot Girl. You can visit her online at www.meganreid.co. Laura Freeman received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and began her career illustrating for various editorial clients. Laura has illustrated many fine children’s books over the years, including Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe, written by Deborah Blumenthal, and the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race, by Margot Lee Shetterly. Laura now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two children. Find out more about Laura at www.lfreemanart.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780062851093 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062851098 |
| Title | Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-of-Foot Girl |
| Author | Megan Reid |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2020-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |