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Who Is Simone Biles?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Who Is Simone Biles?
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Stefanie Loh
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By (author) Who HQ
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Illustrated by Joseph J. M. Qiu
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Series | Who HQ Now |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:56 | Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780593521762
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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Imprint |
Penguin Workshop
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Publication Date |
25 April 2023 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Learn about the record-breaking gymnastics career and inspiring life of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching.
Author Biography
Stefanie Loh is the Features Editor of the Seattle Times, and writes about sports, food, and pop culture. She is also the author of Who Is Chloe Kim? and Who Is Megan Rapinoe?
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