Who Is Simone Biles?

In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women’s gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching.

Details:

• 8-10 years
• 56 pages
• Part of a series - Who HQ Now 
• Author: Stefanie Loh
• Illustrator: Joseph J. M. Qui
• Publisher/Date: Penguin Workshop/April 2023
• ISBN 0593521765