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The Best Nonfiction for Beginning and Reluctant Readers

Fall 2023

Billie Jean King and the Battle of the Sexes

Billie Jean King is not only a tennis superstar. She is also an advocate for equal rights in sports. Throughout her career, she fought against unfair pay and unequal opportunities for women. In her famous Battle of the Sexes victory, she proved once and for all that women can be top tennis players. This graphic nonfiction title explores her story through colorful illustrations, engaging text, and dialogue featuring real quotes. A timeline and map add bonus context for readers. This story serves up inspiration for young readers interested in sports heroes!

Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Category Hi-Lo, Nonfiction
Subject Sports
Copyright 2024
Publisher Bellwether Media
Imprint Black Sheep
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2023-08-01
BISACS JNF062010, JNF007100, JNF054120
Dewey 796.342092
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.5 x 9 x 0.0625
Lexile 680
Guided Reading Level T
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents

Author: Chris Bowman

Illustrator: Eugene Smith