Nothing but Trouble

The Story of Althea Gibson

Sue Stauffacher, Greg Couch

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Random House Inc
11 January 2011

A picture book biography about the first African American woman to win Wimbledon, from two well-respected names in children's books.

Althea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees- her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more- pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete-and to proving that she's more than just trouble.

Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion.

By: Sue Stauffacher
Illustrated by: Greg Couch
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9780375865442
ISBN 10: 0375865446
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 11 January 2011
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

SUE STAUFFACHER is a professional journalist and has been writing a children's book review column for ten years. GREG COUCH is the illustrator of many children's books including The Cello of Mr. O by Jane Cutler, Wild Child by Lynn Plourde, and Sun Dance, Water Dance by Jonathan London.He has received two Society of Illustrators Silver Medals.

Reviews for Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson

Starred Review, School Library Journal, September 2007: The prose is rhythmic and has the cadence of the street, and it's a treat to read aloud ... [T]his is an affecting tribute to a great athlete, and a story to both enjoy and inspire. Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 27, 2007: [A] sharp evocation of her spirited and appealingly pricky personality. Boys and girls of all levels of athleticism will find much inspiration in these pages. From the Hardcover edition.

Nominated for Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices.
Winner of NAACP Image Award 2008
Winner of NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2008
Winner of New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2007