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ISBN: 9780358238379

From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion

Jessica Long

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 26, 2020

U.S. Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir detailing her journey from underdog to world-class champion athlete.

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Who it’s for: A photographic memoir brings the milestones behind Jessica Long’s Paralympic swimming career into view.
Themes: Underdog-to-champion journey, Paralympic athletic achievement, Adoption
Genres: Sports Biographies for Kids, Olympics, Special Needs

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U.S. Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir detailing her journey from underdog to world-class champion athlete. Born in Siberia, double amputee Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and with thirteen gold medals has since become one the most decorated U.S. Paralympic athletes.

Now Jessica shares all the moments, medals, and milestones in her life—big and small, heartbreaking and uplifting—that led to her domination in the Paralympic swimming world. This photographic memoir, filled with photographs, sidebars, quotes, and more, will thrill her fans and inspire those who are hearing her story for the first time.

Beyond the Medals

A photographic memoir brings the milestones behind Jessica Long’s Paralympic swimming career into view.

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The personal journey behind a decorated Paralympic swimming career
A warm blend of photographs, sidebars, and quotes

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Big and small milestones, both heartbreaking and uplifting
A memoir centered on swimming and life beyond the podium

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Sports Biographies for Kids	70%
Olympics	42%
Special Needs	38%

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Authors: Jessica Long
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: May 26, 2020
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Underdog-to-champion journey · Paralympic athletic achievement · Adoption
Reading lane: Religious Biographies for Kids