See it to be it eleven champions leading women's sports today

Billie Jean King made history in a 1973 tennis match against Bobby Riggs, proving that a woman athlete was as capable, determined, and worth watching as a man. In this book, she highlights trailblazing athletes in women's sports today who are proving the same thing every time they play.

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Main Authors: King, Billie Jean (Author), Robbins, Liz (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, [2026]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:Billie Jean King made history in a 1973 tennis match against Bobby Riggs, proving that a woman athlete was as capable, determined, and worth watching as a man. In this book, she highlights trailblazing athletes in women's sports today who are proving the same thing every time they play.
Physical Description:288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Audience:Ages 12 up.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-287).
ISBN:9781662681448
1662681445
Author Notes:Billie Jean King is a sports icon and best-selling author. She has dedicated her career to fighting for equality and advancing opportunities for women and other marginalized groups in sports. Her efforts, for which she received a Presidential Medal of Freedom, have increased education, access, and empowerment for all athletes. She is the author of All In: An Autobiography , among other books. Visit billiejeanking.com.