Book

Who is Megan Rapinoe? / by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Andrew Thomson.

Loh, Stefanie, (author.). Thomson, Andrew (Children's book illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

"On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593520819
ISBN: 0593520815
ISBN: 9780593520802
ISBN: 0593520807
ISBN: 9781518284311
ISBN: 1518284310
ISBN: 9781685059019
Physical Description: 49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.
Copyright: 2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49).
Formatted Contents Note:	Who is Megan Rapinoe? -- Young Megan -- College and early days with the National Team -- Becoming an activist -- Raising the profile of women's soccer -- Taking a knee -- New beginnings -- Timelines.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop