I am Simone Biles

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What is I am Simone Biles about?

Discover how Simone Biles became one of the greatest gymnasts in history. From beginning gymnastics as a child to winning Olympic gold, Simone worked hard, faced challenges and kept reaching for her goals. She also showed courage by speaking openly about her mental health and recognising when she needed to pause. Through lively illustrations, photographs, facts and a timeline, young readers learn how perseverance, grit and self-belief helped Simone rise, recover and inspire people around the world.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.