Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles [Hardcover]

A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar.

Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard.

When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family.

From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion,Flying Highis the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.

Michelle Meadowsis the author ofBrave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins;Hibernation Station;Piggies in Pajamas;andSuper Bugs. She lives in Delaware and loves to write at the beach.

Ebony Glennis the illustrator of many award-winning books for young readers, includingBrave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins;Mommy's Khimar;andNot Quite Snow White. She lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia.

A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Selection

The rhythm of the rhyming text reflects Biless energy and movement . . . The artwork captures the power and poise of gymnastics as well as the emotions of each scene.A good addition to the biography section and an excellent book to hand to readers always asking for gymnastics titles. School Library Journal

Readers will see how hard Biles worked, pushing past crushing defeat and leaving high school in order to homeschool, to rise into the Final Five of Team USA at the Olympics. . .The author should be applauded for not shylS9