A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference Sporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they have sprinted, kicked, fought and shot their way to glory, breaking down barriers and defeating prejudices along the way with their sheer talent and resilience. Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above. Contents: Main biographies Nicola Adams Usain Bolt Cathy Freeman Pele Ade Adepitan Simone Biles Jesse Owens Serena Williams Mo Farah Muhammad Ali Mini biographies Alia Atkinson Arthur Ashe Jackie Joyner Kersee Michael Jordan Charlie Sifford Brian Lara Isabelle Sambou Sheryl Swoopes

Author Biography

J. P. Miller is a children's book writer who is eager to tell stories about little and well known facts in the African Diaspora. She hopes that her stories will tear down age-long stereotypes and shed light on the many contributions of people of colour throughout the world. J. P. lives in Metro Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys playing Pickleball and swimming in her spare time.