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I Am Simone Biles by Brad Meltzer

I Am Simone Biles

Brad Meltzer

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · October 28, 2025

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Who it’s for
A picture-book biography of Simone Biles, with a timeline, photos, and childhood moments.
Themes
Gymnastics achievement, Mental health and taking breaks, Perseverance and grit
Genres
Sports Biographies for Kids, Gymnastics, Olympics

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About this book

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship—and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen.

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And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the heroes • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Simone's perseverance and grit. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Simone Biles’s Gymnastics

A picture-book biography of Simone Biles, with a timeline, photos, and childhood moments.

Come here for

  • Simone Biles’s path from early gymnastics training to Olympic gold
  • Her openness about mental health and taking breaks

Expect

  • Highlights perseverance and grit
  • Includes comic-book-style illustrations and conversation-starting facts

Where it sits

Gymnastics80%
Sports Biographies for Kids64%
Olympics47%

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Publisher categories

  • Sports Biographies for Kids
  • African American Life (U.S.)
  • Gymnastics
Authors
Brad Meltzer
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
October 28, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Gymnastics achievement · Mental health and taking breaks · Perseverance and grit
Reading lane
Sports Biographies for Kids