Nothing But Trouble: the Story of Althea Gibson
Paperback – Picture Book, January 11, 2011
Random House Children's Books · Paperback · January 11, 2011
Althea is nothing but trouble!
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- Who it’s for
- A lively picture-book portrait of Althea Gibson pairs childhood exuberance with the thrill of athletic achievement.
- Themes
- Athletic achievement, Ambition and perseverance, Overcoming labels
- Pacing
- Fast
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Althea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete—and to proving that she's more than just trouble.
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Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion.
A Bigger Possibility
A lively picture-book portrait of Althea Gibson pairs childhood exuberance with the thrill of athletic achievement.
Come here for
- An inviting introduction to a pioneering Black athlete
- Vibrant paintings and an energetic read-aloud feel
Expect
- A childhood-to-champion arc, without losing sight of the spirited child
- A story of being seen for more than your trouble
Where it sits
| Sports Biographies for Kids | 84% |
|---|---|
| African American Life (U.S.) | 36% |
| Racket Sports | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Girls & Young Women
- 20th Century U.S.
- Racket Sports
- Authors
- Sue Stauffacher
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- January 11, 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Athletic achievement · Ambition and perseverance · Overcoming labels
- Reading lane
- Girls & Young Women