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Serena Williams: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Bria Alston (text) & illus. by Anthony Ketuojor Ikediuba
Random/Little Golden Bks. Sept. 2025. 24p. Tr $5.99. ISBN 9780593904466. PreS-Gr 3
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PreS-Gr 3–Game on! This title serves up a biography of American tennis legend Serena Williams. Starting with Williams’s childhood, each page depicts important milestones in her and her family’s life, in the illustration style of the series, a mix of full-page illustrations and small pops of art contrasted against white pages. The dynamic visual style matches the flow and pace of the book perfectly. The book shows how Williams grew up in Los Angeles’s Compton area, lost a family member to gun violence, showed a talent for tennis from a young age, and ultimately became an inspiration to young Black athletes—a narrative that is nothing short of motivational.
VERDICT This uplifting and encouraging sports biography is sure to be a great addition to any library’s preschool collection.
Reviewed by Sarah Nashak , Nov 21, 2025

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