Game, Set, Sisters!: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams (Who Did It First?)

Game, Set, Sisters!: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams (Who Did It First?)

Jay Leslie, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
$18.99
Publication Date: March 30th, 2021
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
ISBN:
9781250307408
Pages:
40
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Description

A stirring picture book biography of Venus and Serena Williams that celebrates their achievements…and their sisterhood.

This is the story of two sisters…
who took the tennis world by storm,
who achieved everything possible in the sport…and then some,
and who stood by one another through thick and thin.

Featuring illustrations by Ebony Glenn, Jay Leslie's Game, Set, Sisters! The Story of Venus and Serena Williams tells the inspirational story of two of the most beloved athletes in history. It takes us from their beginnings on a crumbling Compton tennis court to their shining achievements on the most prestigious stages and shows us that despite being served the most challenging hardships in life—illness, family, loss, racism—Venus and Serena always continued to swing back stronger.

About the Author

Jay Leslie graduated from Duke University with degrees in English, international comparative studies, and religion. After writing for Issa Rae Productions and being shortlisted for Chimamanda Adichie’s Farafina Trust, she co-authored a project on James Baldwin with Duke professor Dr. Adam Hollowell. She lives in Berlin, Germany.

Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator and proud recipient of the 2018 Wonders of Childhood Focus Fellowship. She has illustrated books including Brave Ballerina, Not Quite Snow White, and Mommy's Khimar.

Praise for Game, Set, Sisters!: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams (Who Did It First?)

"A strong picture book choice that features engaging artwork and an inspirational narrative. Fans of Venus and Serena Williams will be familiar with the basics of the sisters’ background but will see the importance of their sisterly bond and how it helped them overcome obstacles." —School Library Journal

"An inspiring biography of athletes, friends, partners, and sisters." —Kirkus Reviews

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