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by Jessica Blakely (Author)
What if you could give the girl in your life a book that doesn't just share inspiring stories - but challenges her to become her own champion?
Written for girls ages 8-12, this isn't a collection of fairy tales. These are real girls who faced incredible odds - and rose above every one of them.
She'll discover how Serena Williams came out of Compton to dominate tennis. How Simone Biles turned her ADHD into a superpower. How Bethany Hamilton returned to surfing after losing her arm. How Maya Moore left basketball to fight for justice - and won.
She'll also meet Megan Rapinoe, Chloe Kim, Leah Williamson, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Tatyana McFadden, Wilma Rudolph, and Hilary Knight - every one of them was once a girl with a dream and the courage to chase it.
But here's what sets this book apart:
She won't just read these stories - she'll put them into action. Every chapter ends with a uniquely themed challenge - the Comeback Challenge, the Identity Challenge, the Voice Challenge, the Game-Changer Challenge. Each one includes 4 hands-on activities she can try in sports, school, friendships, and everyday life.
Here's what you'll find inside:
- 12 true stories of female athletes who overcame prejudice, injury, and disability to reach the top of their sports - so she sees that she's stronger than any obstacle in her way
- 12 uniquely themed challenges with 48 activities in total - so she's building real confidence as she reads, not just after
- Real quotes about pressure, perseverance, and rising after failure - woven into every story so she has powerful words to hold onto when she needs them most
- A thought-provoking question in every chapter - so she's not just reading, she's thinking about her own life
- One full-page illustration per athlete - so she's excited to start every chapter
The perfect gift for any parent, coach, grandparent, or mentor who wants to hand a girl something she'll actually use - not just read once and forget.Every girl deserves to know how strong she really is. Give her the proof. Scroll up and click "Buy Now."
