I am Simone Biles

<b>Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9.</b><br><br>At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship—and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again.<br><br>This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show <i>Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.</i> One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.<br><br>Included in each book are: <br><br>•<b> A timeline</b> of key events in the hero’s history<br>• <b>Photos</b> that bring the story more fully to life<br>• <b>Comic-book-style illustrations</b> that are irresistibly adorable<br>• <b>Childhood moments</b> that influenced the heroes<br>• <b>Facts</b> that make great conversation-starters<br>• <b>A virtue these heroes embody: </b>This book highlights Simone''s perseverance and grit.<br><br>You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!