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She Persisted: Naomi Osaka
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Naomi Osaka!
Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis—and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere.
In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka—and how she persisted .
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, and more!
Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis—and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere.
In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka—and how she persisted .
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, and more!
96 pages, Paperback
Published July 2, 2024
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December 5, 2024
I had a little background on Osaka after teaching an essay about here that appears in a recent collection of Best American Sports Writing. I also read a chapter about her in a middle grade book about Kid Olympians (biographies that emphasized their childhood trials and triumphs before their big Olympic achievements). However, this book gave me a lot more detail about her.
Young readers learn about her parents, her childhood, her early training in tennis, her biracial identity and how others did not always accept or understand this, and her career in tennis as an amateur, a pro, and an Olympian. I learned a lot of detail about her career, but I also learned that she has a fashion line and that she was very outspoken about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's murder (and a handful of other unarmed Black people killed by police officers).
Osaka, as I learned a few years ago, is also an advocate for mental health, particularly the mental health of athletes who often live under a lot of pressure placed upon them by coaches, event organizers, and the press.
It was a great book that humanizes an athlete while still acknowledging their immense talent and hard work.
Young readers learn about her parents, her childhood, her early training in tennis, her biracial identity and how others did not always accept or understand this, and her career in tennis as an amateur, a pro, and an Olympian. I learned a lot of detail about her career, but I also learned that she has a fashion line and that she was very outspoken about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's murder (and a handful of other unarmed Black people killed by police officers).
Osaka, as I learned a few years ago, is also an advocate for mental health, particularly the mental health of athletes who often live under a lot of pressure placed upon them by coaches, event organizers, and the press.
It was a great book that humanizes an athlete while still acknowledging their immense talent and hard work.
October 21, 2024
An inspirational story that follows the work and persistence of Naomi Osaka and her rise to success and fame, including the seasons where she found the courage to prioritize her mental health and advocate for Black Lives Matter.
Very well written, this book will bring readers into the life Osaka, when she started training for tennis and how she ended up a Grand Slam Champion. Chapters are of shorter length with illustrations scattered throughout. Back matter includes thoughtful questions for readers to consider how they can persist, and references.
Very well written, this book will bring readers into the life Osaka, when she started training for tennis and how she ended up a Grand Slam Champion. Chapters are of shorter length with illustrations scattered throughout. Back matter includes thoughtful questions for readers to consider how they can persist, and references.
October 10, 2024
I read this aloud to my friend Alex over the phone as she did errands! We wanted reading time but phone/ errand reading demanded something chill, so we read this.
Actual review to come. - October 10th, 1024
Actual review to come. - October 10th, 1024
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