Bibliograph

Who is Simone Biles?, by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Joseph J.M. Qiu

Type

Label

Who is Simone Biles?, by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Joseph J.M. Qiu

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who is Simone Biles?

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1377498313

Responsibility statement

by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Joseph J.M. Qiu

Series statement

Official WhoHQ now

Summary

"In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adolescentpre adolescent

Classification