Miller, J. P.

Sports heroes / by J.P. Miller and [illustrated by] Chellie Carroll. - St. Catharines, Ontario ; New York, NY : Crabtree Publishing Company, c2021. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. - Black stories matter . - Black stories matter. .

Originally published under title: Sporting heroes. London : Wayland, 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discover the courageous stories of elite Black athletes who battled prejudice and exclusion to become heroes and champions in their sport. Some have used their platform to bring attention to global, social, economic, and health issues. Others brought glory and fame to their countries. Read about such heroes in sports as boxer Muhammad Ali, tennis great Serena Williams, sprinter Usain Bolt, gymnast Simone Biles, and many more.

ISBN: 9781427128102 (hc) 1427128103 (hc) 9781427128140 (sc) 1427128146 (sc)

LCCN: 2020048109

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Athletes--Biography.
Athletes, Black--Biography.
Blacks--Biography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biography, Juvenile.

Dewey Class. No.: 796.092/396