Who Is Billie Jean King?

Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Dede Putra

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Penguin Workshop
06 August 2024

Series: Who Was?

Learn about the amazing life of the former world No. 1 tennis player who fought for gender equality in sports! Billie Jean King's legacy as a tennis star, a feminist, and an LGBTQ+ trailblazer shines through in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series.

Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She became the top female singles player in the world and won 129 career singles titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Beyond being an excellent athlete, Billie Jean King used her voice to stand up for other women playing tennis who were not paid nearly as much as male players. In 1973, Billie Jean captured the world's attention when she beat Bobby Riggs in the ""Battle of the Sexes,"" proving women were just as good at tennis as men. She went on to found the Women's Tennis Association, and thanks to her efforts, women athletes worldwide were finally able to be taken seriously and paid fairly.

By: Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ
Illustrated by: Dede Putra
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 206g
ISBN: 9780593519189
ISBN 10: 0593519183
Series: Who Was?
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sarah Fabiny has written several Who HQ titles, including Who Was Ida B. Wells?, Was Was Frida Kahlo?, and What Is NASA? Indonesian born Dede Putra is a digital artist living in Auckland, New Zealand. He is a ""bit of a foodie"" and a ""big audio/visual guy.""