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Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton

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When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. When Angela heard that Althea was coming to Britain to compete, she skipped school to see the match. If Althea didn't let hatred stop her from playing the game she loved, Angela wouldn't either.

At the French Championships in 1956, Angela told Althea about her dream of winning Wimbledon with a doubles partner. To win as a team, they would have to stick to their strengths—together.



About the Author :
Lori Dubbin is a writer and a former early childhood educator. She enjoys researching and writing about unsung heroes who have contributed to our world in remarkable ways. She hopes her stories show young readers that kindness, teamwork, and persistence can make a difference. She and her husband have three grown sons and live in Miami, Florida.

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"Althea and Angela's love of the game of tennis is as obvious as the challenges they face in the eyes of adversity. Readers will be cheering for their successes long after the last page is turned. Reviewer Rating: 5" —Children's Literature

"Recommended for history, sports, and biography collections looking for excellent picture books that ably diversify their offerings for this age group." —School Library Journal

"Perfect Match will be an enjoyable and effective catalyst for discussion for any sports-loving family and/or in first- to fourth-grade classrooms discussing antisemitism, racism, friendship, teamwork, or the history of the twentieth century." —Sydney Taylor Shmooze

"Quartey's painted scenes as well as the photos at the end capture the two in vigorous action and posing arm in arm." —Booklist

"Dubbin's well-cho­sen details, com­bined with Aman­da Quartey's expres­sive illus­tra­tions, make Per­fect Match an upbeat sto­ry of inter­ra­cial friend­ship and triumph." —Jewish Book Council


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798765645550
  • Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Sub Title: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
  • ISBN-10: 8765645553
  • Publisher Date: 10 Sep 2024
  • Binding: Audio
  • Language: English


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