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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:In StockContributor:Lori Dubbin, Amanda Quartey (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2024-09-10Pages:32
Language: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 & RacismSize:11.10 x 9.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.7518Product 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.


Language: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 & RacismSize:11.10 x 9.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCNJ4Y1YHF
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)

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Lori Dubbin, Amanda Quartey (Illustrator)

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Lori Dubbin

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