Simone Biles may be small in size, but she is larger than life in the sport of gymnastics! A coach recognized Biles’s natural talent at just six years old. Since then, Biles has overcome many challenges to become the most successful gymnast of all time. Find out how she worked her way to the top of the Olympic podium in just 10 years and learn what she plans to do next.
Lisa M. Bolt Simons has been a writer for as long as she can remember. She has written four Choose to Win middle grade novels, more than 50 nonfiction children’s books, and a history book, Faribault Woolen Mill: Loomed in the Land of Lakes. She is currently working on several other projects. Both her nonfiction and fiction have been recognized with various accolades. She retired from education after 25 years. In her spare time, Lisa loves to read and scrapbook. Originally from Colorado, Lisa currently lives in SE Minnesota with her husband, Dave, and she’s the mom of twins, Jeri and Anthony, who are way better at math and science than she is. #Englishmajor