I am Simone Biles

Brad Meltzer

• 28 oktober 2025
• 9798217081622

Samenvatting:

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World 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. 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 audiobooks encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each audiobook are:

• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• 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 audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!