When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. Diana knew she was talented, and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself and other female athletes. She won high school and college championships before going pro with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and winning five Olympic gold medals, inspiring many girls to follow in her athletic footsteps.
Inspired by Chelsea Clinton's bestselling picture book series She Persisted comes a chapter book biography for early readers about this athletic pioneer! Award-winning author Monica Brown explores the story of one of the greatest female basketball players of all time, including how she's advocated for women's sports. With spot illustrations by Gillian Flint, this book will encourage young readers to imagine how their own passions could change the world.
Recommended Age | 6 - 9 |
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Author | Monica Brown |
Illustrator | Gillian Flint |
ISBN | 0593402944 |
Publication Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
Publisher | Philomel Books |
Series Name | She Persisted |
Language | English |