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Breaking Barriers
When Althea Gibson broke the color line in 1950 to become the first African American to play in a national tennis tournament in the United States, she inspired hope. Young readers will delight in reading about Gibson and athletes like her in Real Heroes of Breaking Barriers.
32 pages, Library Binding
Published January 1, 2017
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November 3, 2017
Great athletes push the envelope. They set records. They perform exceptional feats. But some sports heroes also overcame barriers that went beyond these memorable accomplishments. Middle school readers, whether or not they are sports enthusiasts, will be inspired by stories of athletes such as Terry Fox, who attempted to run across Canada from coast to coast after losing a leg to cancer and Althea Gibson, who broke the color line in 1950 to become the first African American to play tennis in an American tennis tournament. Period photographs enhance the stories of these exceptional individuals, who had impact both on their sport and on the world.
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