Who Is Billie Jean King?: A Who Was? Board Book -- Lisbeth Kaiser, Board Book

The latest addition to the WHO HQ program: a biography of tennis star and activist Billie Jean King, created specifically for the preschool audience!

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.

Billie Jean King is a former #1 world tennis champion and social activist who has dedicated her life to fighting for equality. The chronology and themes of her life are presented in masterfully succinct text, made perfectly accessible for the youngest readers. And the fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to both captivate and inspire. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life and work of the one of the most influential and celebrated sports champions of our time.

Author: Lisbeth Kaiser, Who Hq
Publisher: Rise X Penguin Workshop
Published: 08/06/2024
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Board Book
ISBN: 9780593520925
Audience: Baby-Preschool

About the Author
Lisbeth Kaiser is a prolific children's book author. Two of her picture books in the internationally bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Maya Angelou and Emmeline Pankhurst, were selected for the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Book List. She is currently hard at work making worthy introductions between groundbreaking role models and preschoolers in the WHO WAS? Board Book series. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two young readers.

Risa Rodil is a designer, illustrator, and letterer who channels her whimsical side into delightful illustrations. Her signature style features a vibrant mixture of striking colors with a touch of whimsy and modern retro. She works with clients around the globe on projects ranging from book covers, magazine spreads, and advertising campaigns to promotional posters and merchandising items. This is her first children's book. On her days off, Risa likes to visit new cities, read books, and binge-watch television shows. She lives in Marulas Valenzuela City, Phillippines.