Picture Book Wednesday: Flying High

A picture book of Simone Biles - from her young days to her star status. 

A great picture book showing the strength and determination it takes to become a star.  I love how it mentioned her younger troubled days and then she found gymnastics. But not everything was easy and it took lots of work. The rhymes in this book flow, making this a fun book to read. And the illustrations are amazing.

Library Recommendation: This is a must have book for your collection. Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time.* A fantastic picture book biography to showcase all year round.

* She one of my favorite athletes.

Picture Book Wednesday: Brave Ballerina

A picture book biography of Janet Collins - the first Black principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. 

Janet Collins had dreams - big dreams. She worked hard to achieve them. I loved reading about her determination and her refusal to change herself because of the color of her skin. She didn't compromise her beliefs. I loved her strength. A fantastic story with wonderful illustrations that made me wish I could dance. 

Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your school and public libraries.