{"product_id":"she-persisted-naomi-osaka","title":"She Persisted: Naomi Osaka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis--and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka--and how \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKekla Magoon\u003c\/b\u003e (keklamagoon.com) writes novels and nonfiction for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall's Life, Leadership, and Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToday the World Is Watching You: The Little Rock Nine and the Fight for School Integration 1957\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Season of Styx Malone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Rock and the River\u003c\/i\u003e. She has received the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book \u003c\/i\u003eAward, an NAACP Image Award, the John Steptoe New Talent Award, and three Coretta Scott King Honors, and been long listed for the National Book Award. Kekla conducts school and library visits nationwide. She holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she now serves on faculty. You can follow Kekla Magoon on Twitter @keklamagoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurated Kultura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376152310056,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6354\/5640\/files\/B9C3D1B7-2CF6-4E46-8911-DE29D6F5D3ED.jpg?v=1789267931","url":"https:\/\/kuratedkultura.com\/products\/she-persisted-naomi-osaka","provider":"Kurated Kultura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}