Kid Olympians: Summer

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, including Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible Olympians. Discover why Usain Bolt sometimes skipped practice to play video games, how Serena Williams occasionally sent tennis balls over the fence on purpose, and why Tatyana McFadden had to fight for the right to compete on her school’s track team. Readers will also meet Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Wilma Rudolph, Megan Rapinoe, and other unforgettable Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Featuring kid-friendly text from award-winning author Robin Stevenson and vivid full-color illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, Kid Athletes celebrates perseverance, courage, inclusion, and the many different paths athletes take to reach the world