Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist (Gateway Biographies)

Leigh, Anna

ISBN 10: 1541542614 ISBN 13: 9781541542617

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™, 2019

Synopsis

US Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader on and off the mat. She is an outspoken voice against sexual assault. Learn about the most fascinating details of her life as a gold-winning gymnast.

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Review:

"The Gateway Biographies series does a fine job of introducing people who have made a difference in the world. A welcome addition to this circle is Aly Raisman, which profiles the Olympic medalist and U.S. gymnastics team captain. Along with detailing her hard work to achieve her goals, the book discusses the sexual-abuse scandal surrounding team doctor Larry Nassar and how Raisman has become an advocate for victim organizations. Martin Luther King Jr. gives a rather staid examination of an already well-covered life. Few of King’s speeches or writings are quoted, but the trajectory of activism makes for interesting reading. Never Again breaks new ground as it tells the story of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students who became activists after 17 fellow students were killed during a school shooting. Individual students, like David Hogg and Emma Gonzalez, are profiled, and their efforts for stricter gun laws are detailed, showing how effective teen activism can be. Taylor Swift spotlights the pop star's determination to be in the music business, both as a writer and performer, clearly conveying how pursuing her dreams also meant giving up certain things, for instance, a normal teenage life. These books are well written and, for the most part, quite engaging. Sharp photographs and a judicious use of sidebars make for an attractive format that adds to the books' appeal."―starred, Booklist

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About this edition

• Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1541542614
• ISBN 13: 9781541542617
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48