Zion Unmatched
Hardcover – Picture Book, August 3, 2021
Candlewick Press · Hardcover · August 3, 2021
An extraordinary, deeply inspirational photo essay follows elite wheelchair racer, wrestler, America's Got Talent contestant, and Netflix documentary star Zion Clark.
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- Who it’s for
- A visual portrait pairs fierce athleticism with an accessible account of hard-won determination.
- Themes
- Perseverance through adversity, Foster care and childhood, Athletic achievement
- Genres
- Sports Biographies for Kids, Wrestling, Physical Disabilities
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An extraordinary, deeply inspirational photo essay follows elite wheelchair racer, wrestler, America's Got Talent contestant, and Netflix documentary star Zion Clark. This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark’s ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit.
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Cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, this book features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. Explore Zion’s journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion.
Athlete in Focus
A visual portrait pairs fierce athleticism with an accessible account of hard-won determination.
Come here for
- Striking photographs of wheelchair racing and wrestling
- A sports biography with an intimate, personal voice
Expect
- Approachable text alongside Zion’s own words
- Motivating advice woven through a photo essay
Where it sits
| Sports Biographies for Kids | 72% |
|---|---|
| Wrestling | 52% |
| Physical Disabilities | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sports Biographies for Kids
- Wrestling
- Inspiration & Personal Growth
- Authors
- Zion Clark, James S. Hirsch
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- August 3, 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Perseverance through adversity · Foster care and childhood · Athletic achievement
- Reading lane
- Sports Biographies for Kids