{"product_id":"epic-athletes-serena-williams-9781250250728","title":"Epic Athletes: Serena Williams","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEpic Athletes: Serena Williams - Illustrated Biography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpic Athletes: Serena Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is an inspiring middle-grade biography of the most celebrated women's tennis player ever from acclaimed sports journalist Dan Wetzel, featuring comic-style illustrations by Sloane Leong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSerena Williams is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. From growing up in a tough neighborhood to combatting racism to weathering severe health issues, there is no challenge she can't defeat, no hurdle that will get in the way of her unwavering desire to be the best tennis player in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a little girl, Serena spent years training at her local court with her father and older sister, Venus, dreaming of one day winning Grand Slam titles and earning the number one ranking in the world. After more than twenty years of dominating the world of tennis, there's no doubt that Serena has made her dreams come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring biography, bestselling author Dan Wetzel brings to life the story of an athlete and trailblazer who broke records and racial barriers. Featuring action-packed comic-style interior art, this uplifting biography of the most celebrated women's tennis player of all time is sure to be a hit with young sports fans across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Readers Are Saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003ci\u003eEpic Athletes: Stephen Curry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cb\u003eDan Wetzel\u003c\/b\u003e has been a \u003ci\u003eYahoo Sports\u003c\/i\u003e national columnist since 2003. He's covered events and stories around the globe, including college football, the NFL, the MLB, the NHL, the NBA, the UFC, the World Cup, and the Olympics. For years, he's been called America's best sports columnist, appeared repeatedly in the prestigious \u003ci\u003eBest American Sports Writing\u003c\/i\u003e, and been honored more than a dozen times by the Associated Press Sports Editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSloane Leong\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught cartoonist, artist and writer of Hawaiian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Native American and European ancestries. She has been self-publishing her own comics since she was 16 and has done various work for companies like Image Comics, First Second, Top Cow, Cartoon Network, DC, Dark Horse, Boom!, Namco and BuzzFeed. Recent projects include \u003ci\u003eA Map to the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrism Stalker\u003c\/i\u003e. She is currently living near Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680850317586,"sku":"9781250250728","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac922332-c275-4f34-8a9d-e4706fad0859.jpg?v=1733944005","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/epic-athletes-serena-williams-9781250250728","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}