SHARON MENTYKA is a children's writer and teacher whose stories
grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes-
fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own
voice. Her middle-grade novel Chasing at the Surface was named the
2016 children's winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. She is
the author of Think Smart, Be Fearless- A Biography of Bill
Gates.
ELLEN ROONEY is an illustrator, designer, and artist from the state
of Massachusetts, who currently lives in the southern Okanagan
Valley in British Columbia. She loves graphic shapes, collage,
printmaking, painting, drawing outdoors, and finding new ways to
create texture and color. She is the illustrator of Her Fearless
Run, Dusk Explorers, Grandmother School, and other books for
children.
"With dynamic illustrations and text full of can-do attitude, this
exuberant picture book is a celebration of the hard work and
practice it takes to become a top-tier athlete."
—A Mighty Girl
"Quite the force to be reckoned with, Sue Bird’s determination and
passion for basketball is inspiring to readers everywhere!"
—Library Mom
"An in-depth look at a modern sports role model, perfect for sports
fans’ shelves."
—School Library Journal
"Well organized and concise, the text highlights personal qualities
and decisions that have helped Bird succeed. Rooney, whose
illustration efforts include Kim Chaffee’s Her Fearless Run (2019),
illustrates the story with color and drama. A lively introduction
to a basketball star."
—Booklist
"One of the most dominant WNBA players of all time is also known as
a passionate activist and all-around good person. ... The Heart of
the Storm tells the story of an energetic but shy girl who would go
on to athletic fame.
—Seattle's Child
"We can’t wait for this picture book bio about everyone’s favorite
Storm player."
—Tiny Beans
"Full of can-do spirit, this book is a great inspiration for the
athlete in your life."-Brightly
Mentyka writes extremely well. She does a beautiful job of keeping
things concise for a picture book and yet give wonderful details to
expand on the story.--Kiss the Book
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