I am Billie Jean King

This friendly, fun biography features Billie Jean King, the world champion tennis player who fought successfully for women’s rights. From a young age, Billie Jean King loved sports—especially tennis! But as she got older, she realized that plenty of people, even respected male athletes, didn’t take women athletes seriously. She set to prove them wrong and show girls everywhere that sports are for everyone, regardless of gender.

Included in this book are:    
  • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history   
  • Photos that bring the story more fully to life   
  • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
  • Childhood moments that influenced the hero    
  • Facts that make great conversation-starters    
  • A virtue this person embodies: Billie Jean King’s determination opened the door for countless other athletes. 

PRODUCT DETAILS
- 7.7x7.6"
- Hardcover
- 40 pages