Althea gibson broke the color barrier in the world of tennis in the 1950s. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Stauffachers picture book written for grades tells the story of the first famous africanamerican tennis player, althea gibson. Sue stauffacher is a childrens book author who writes the animal rescue team series. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. Althea gibson, born august 25, 1927, silver, south carolina, u. Althea gibson was born in silver, south carolina, on august 25, 1927.
Althea gibson biography children, parents, name, history. An adequate picture book biography that shares tennis champ althea gibsons journey to wimbledon. Althea gibson blazed a new trail in the sport of tennis, winning some of the sports biggest titles in the 1950s and becoming the games first black champion. Deans book brings her back to life, albeit in a childlike fashion, it would also appeal to anyone who remembers what a remarkable life ms. Gibson lived overcoming many white stereotyped obstacles and how remarkable she was with a racquet in hand. Young tennis player childhood of famous americans gormley. The story of tennis fleetoffoot girl megan reid, illus. Althea gibson was the first african american ever to compete in and win the wimbledon cup. Gibson caused a lot of problems as a child and often missed school. She was the first of daniel and anna washington gibson s five children. Open tennis champion, from debut author megan reid and. She was the first black player to win the french 1956, wimbledon 195758, and u.
Explore free books, like mother goose picture puzzles, and more browse now. Growing up in harlem in the 1930s, althea gibson became tough and rebellious. Open tennis champion, from debut author megan reid and coretta scott king honorwinning illustrator laura freeman. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Buddy buys althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, shes on her way to becoming a great athleteand to proving that shes more than just trouble. I always wanted to be somebody hardcover june 1, 1958 by althea gibson author 5. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete.
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