She Persisted: Naomi Osaka

Kekla Magoon author Chelsea Clinton author Alexandra Boiger illustrator Gillian Flint illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc

Published:2nd Jul '24

Should be back in stock very soon

She Persisted: Naomi Osaka cover

Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis - and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka - and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.

ISBN: 9780593623541

Dimensions: 194mm x 135mm x 7mm

Weight: 102g

96 pages