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As a rebellious girl growing up in 1930s Harlem, Althea Gibson was too headstrong to let an opportunity pass her by, thus with her natural tennis skills and a drive to succeed, Althea became great in her sport--breaking down social barriers as an African-American women who grew to be a world-famous tennis player. 10,000 first printing.

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Karen Deans has worked as a journalist and is also a muralist, illustrator, fine artist, and entrepreneur. This is her first book for children. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and three children.
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Kindergarten-Grade 3—Not only was Gibson a record-breaking tennis player, but she also played an important role in breaking down racial barriers. As a child of poor sharecroppers in the volatile South, life was full of hardships, which resulted in her being sent off to live with an aunt in New York City and then to another aunt in Philadelphia. When she was nine, the family was reunited in Harlem where young Althea grew to be as tough as nails. Amazingly, she channeled energy from fighting and skipping school to a love of sports for which she had a natural talent. Winning title after title, this amazing athlete rose to fame and proved she was indeed playing to win. For the most part, the multimedia illustrations are well matched to the power and fluidity of the text, particularly in capturing the champion in action. In some spreads, the perspective is awkward, and in a few others, the backgrounds overwhelm the main figures. Overall, though, this well-written and attractive biography will be a popular addition to most collections.—Judy Chichinski, Skyline Elementary School, Tacoma, WA
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  • PublisherHoliday House
  • Publication date2007
  • ISBN 10 0823419266
  • ISBN 13 9780823419265
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages32
  • IllustratorBrown Elbrite
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