Serena Williams: A Champion on and off the Court (Rookie Biographies)

Meet Serena Williams!

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena's accomplishments aren't limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist. | Jodie Shepherd, who also writes under the name Leslie Kimmelman, is the author of more than 75 fiction and nonfiction children’s books. She is also a former children’s book editor.