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Magoon, Kekla

Summary: Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2023

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Haines, Rachel

Summary: "The author details her experiences in competitive gymnastics and the painful realities of being a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of serial abuser, Larry Nassar." --

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HAINES, RACHEL HAI

Martinson, Morgan

Summary: This title introduces readers to Suni Lee, providing exciting details about her life and her thrilling success at the Tokyo Olympics. It features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary.

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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB LEE MAR

Raisman, Aly

Summary: Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she'd be standing on an Olympic podium, having achieved her dreams. But it wasn't an easy road to success. Aly faced obstacle after obstacle, including naysayers who claimed that she didn't have the talent to compete at an elite level and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 RAI

Lajiness, Katie

Summary: "Meet Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez! Hernandez's life story is examined from her childhood in New Jersey where she began gymnastics at age five, to the 2015 US Junior Titleon the way to being chosen for the women's gymnastics team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where she won one gold and one silver medal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HER

Biles, Simone

Summary: "Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team" --

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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2016

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 BIL

Wetzel, Dan

Summary: "Well before Simone confronted the pressure of the Olympics, she faced real-life challenges as a kid while moving in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her family, she rode an unwavering drive to make history and grew into an incredible role model and activist--not to mention one of the greatest athletes of our time."

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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BIL

Lajiness, Katie

Summary: "Meet Olympic gymnast Simone Biles! Biles's life story is examined from her childhood in Texas where she began gymnastics at age six, through ten World Championships on the way to being chosen for the women's gymnastics team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where she won four gold and one bronze medals. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BIL

Meadows, Michelle

Summary: "A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BIL

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BIL

Hewson, Anthony K.

Summary: "This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career. The title also features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BILES HEW

Nichols, Maggie

Summary: "Maggie Nichols' official memoir is an inspirational tell-all about the abuse she suffered under the USA national gymnastic team and how she managed to redefine herself in the face of adversity. In 2015, Maggie risked everything when she revealed to her coach how USAG doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually abusing the athletes under his care. What ensued was an investigation that would capture...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024

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1 available in New YA Materials, Call number: YA 921 NIC

Denhollander, Rachael

Summary: "Recipient of Sports Illustrated's Inspiration of the Year Award and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People (2018) "Who is going to tell these little girls that what was done to them matters? That they are seen and valued, that they are not alone and they are not unprotected?" Rachael Denhollander's voice was heard around the world when she spoke out to end the most shocking scandal in US...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale Momentum, the nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DENHOLLANDER, RACHAEL DEN

Sabelko, Rebecca

Summary: "Simone Biles is an Olympic champion. She has won seven medals, including 4 gold medals. In this fast-paced title, reluctant readers will learn about Simone's storied career."--

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2024

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Moceanu, Dominique

Summary: The Olympic gymnast recounts the hardships that dominated her early career, describing her relationships with her parents and coaches, her humiliating public scorn by her father, and the family secret that opened an unexpected chapter in her adult life.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MOCEANU, DOMINIQUE MOC

Brown-Wood, JaNay

Summary: "This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BIL

Denhollander, Rachael

Summary: Recipient of Sports Illustrated's Inspiration of the Year Award and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People (2018) "Who is going to tell these little girls that what was done to them matters? That they are seen and valued, that they are not alone and they are not unprotected?" Rachael Denhollander's voice was heard around the world when she spoke out to end the most shocking scandal in US...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2019

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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 DENHOLLANDER, RACHAEL DEN

Douglas, Gabby.

Summary: The Olympic gold medalist shares the story of her life and how her faith allowed her to persevere and reach her dreams.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2012

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Johnson, Shawn

Summary: American gymnast Johnson is a four-time Olympic gold and silver medalist; a national--and world--champion athlete and a winner on the popular "Dancing with the Stars." This is the amazing true journey of how this young Olympian has found balance in her life.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 JOHNSON, SHAWN JOH

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