{"product_id":"see-it-to-be-it-eleven-champions-leading-womens-sports-today","title":"See It to Be It: Eleven Champions Leading Women's Sports Today","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCaitlin Clark, Basketball: \"Pressure Is a Privilege\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDiana Flores, Flag Football: \n\u003cbr\u003e\"You Have to See It to Be It\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKendall Coyne Schofield, Ice Hockey: \n\u003cbr\u003e\"Ask for What You Want and What You Need\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMidge Purce, Soccer: \"Relationships are Everything\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAsjia O'Neal, Volleyball: \"Perspective is Priceless\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKelsie Whitmore, Baseball: \"You Define Yourself\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAmit Elor, Wrestling: \"Be a Problem Solver\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMcKenzie Coan, Swimming: \n\u003cbr\u003e\"Celebrate Our Differences\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNikki Hiltz, Track: \"Champions Adjust\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChelsea Gray, Basketball: \"Starts with Integrity\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNaomi Osaka, Tennis: \"Know Your History\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCE NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePICTURE CREDITS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBillie Jean King is a sports icon and best-selling author. She has dedicated her career to fighting for equality and advancing opportunities for women and other marginalized groups in sports. Her efforts, for which she received a Presidential Medal of Freedom, have increased education, access, and empowerment for all athletes. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eAll In: An Autobiography\u003c\/i\u003e, among other books. Visit billiejeanking.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Revered professional tennis player King and sports journalist and author Robbins highlight a new generation of women athletes. King interviewed 11 elite athletes and their caregivers and coaches, showing curious readers what drives the pros...These women excel in a broad range of sports, such as basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, wrestling, swimming, and tennis, and the challenges they've faced include physical disability (Paralympic gold medalist in swimming Coan has osteogenesis imperfecta) and racial marginalization (soccer star Purce established the Black Women's Player Collective, and Japanese world champion tennis player Osaka, whose father is Haitian, spoke out about systemic racism)... King offers her own unique insights into professional athletes' psyches, and the interviews show how critical early support is to their success. A winning tribute to remarkable achievements.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Tennis legend Billie Jean King, an athlete who had to overcome sexism and discrimination while being at the top of her game, writes detailed profiles of 11 female athletes and how they have changed the game for women's sports while also advocating for other important causes near and dear to them, such as disability rights and other social justice issues... Direct quotations are included seamlessly to give each profile a personal feel that captures their voice and passion... A solid sports nonfiction featuring inspiring stories that will reach athletes and nonathletes alike.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This colorful collection of short biographies offers a wide range of women currently involved in professional sports... I'm a huge admirer of King's, and the amount of good she has done for women's sports is beyond incredible. It's particularly noteworthy that she stops to focus on the struggles and accomplishments of other women in sports. Robbins writes engaginly about the different women, there are lots of photos, and the source notes at the back of the book are very complete. This would make a great gift for a young athlete.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eMs. Yingling Reads (Edelweiss review) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I really loved this book! As a new but passionate women's basketball fan, I'm trying to learn more about women's sports in general. It will come as no surprise that my favorite athletes featured in this were Chelsea Gray (chills reading about her!) and CC, but it was also very cool learning about so many trailblazing women is so many sports. I also loved the writing in this. King writes from first person and sometimes chimes in her own experiences with the athlete or thoughts of what is happening.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eSteamy Lit, Tampa, FL (NetGalley review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTennis legend Billie Jean King profiles 11 of today's pioneering athletes in women's sports in this inspiring nonfiction book based on exclusive interviews that will empower athletes and sports fans ages 12 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBillie Jean King made history in her 1973 \"Battle of the Sexes\" tennis match against Bobby Riggs. She proved women athletes were as capable, determined, and worth watching as men. Now, she highlights the trailblazing women and nonbinary athletes of today who are proving the same thing every time they play. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSee It To Be It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, readers will learn about superstars athletes like tennis player Naomi Osaka and WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, as well as players on the rise, such as Paralympic swimmer McKenzie Coan and Kendall Coyne Schofield of the gold medal-winning US Olympic hockey team. Based on exclusive interviews and featuring never-before-published photos, this electrifying book shares true stories that will energize young athletes and prove that legends aren't just born, they're made--both on and off the playing field. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAthletes profiled are Caitlin Clark (basketball), Diana Flores (flag football), Kendall Coyne Schofield (hockey), Midge Purce (soccer), Asjia O'Neal (volleyball), Kelsie Whitmore (baseball), Amit Elor (wrestling), McKenzie Coan (swimming), Nikki Hiltz (track), Chelsea Gray (basketball), and Naomi Osaka (tennis).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781662681448, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 pg. 110 (EAN 9781662681448, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Calkins Creek Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496112554262,"sku":"9781662681448","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781662681448.jpg?v=1783053381","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/see-it-to-be-it-eleven-champions-leading-womens-sports-today","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}