I am Simone Biles

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship—and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each 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 heroes, Facts that make great conversation-starters, A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Simone's perseverance and grit. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Who might be interested in reading?

• Young readers interested in sports and gymnastics
• Children who enjoy learning about real-life heroes and role models
• Parents and educators looking for inspiring stories about perseverance and mental health
• Fans of the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum