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Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton

Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton - Hardcover

by Lori Dubbin
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Lori Dubbin, Amanda QuarteyAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2024-09-10Pages:32
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Kar-Ben Publishing (R)ISBN-13:9798765603000UPC:9798765603000Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, Social TopicsBook Topic:Sports & Recreation, Racket Sports, Prejudice, Racism & ColorismSize:11.10 x 9.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.75Product ID:SCNJ4Y1YHF

When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. When Angela heard that Althea was coming to Britain to compete, she skipped school to see the match. If Althea didn't let hatred stop her from playing the game she loved, Angela wouldn't either.

At the French Championships in 1956, Angela told Althea about her dream of winning Wimbledon with a doubles partner. To win as a team, they would have to stick to their strengths--together.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Kar-Ben Publishing (R)ISBN-13:9798765603000UPC:9798765603000Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, Social TopicsBook Topic:Sports & Recreation, Racket Sports, Prejudice, Racism & ColorismSize:11.10 x 9.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.75Product ID:SCNJ4Y1YHF
Dubbin, Lori: - Lori Dubbin is a writer and a former early childhood educator. She enjoys researching and writing about unsung heroes who have contributed to our world in remarkable ways. She hopes her stories show young readers that kindness, teamwork, and persistence can make a difference. She and her husband have three grown sons and live in Miami, Florida.Quartey, Amanda: - Amanda Quartey was born and raised in London. At age fourteen, she moved to Ghana, where she studied art, returning to the UK to study graphic design. Amanda has built a professional illustration portfolio and loves every bit of her illustration career!
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)

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Lori Dubbin, Amanda Quartey

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