Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars — Content Guide for Parents
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- Sexual contentBrief
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- Profanity: The sources do not mention the language used in the book.
- Gender & orientation: The sources describe the eleven athletes' challenges but do not say whether any LGBTQ+ content appears.
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"Packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher
Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues.
Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A School Library Journal review says several athletes describe physical abuse, and one grew up in a war zone. Tennis player Althea Gibson's chapter covers the hateful attacks and racist barriers she faced, and a reader review says other Black athletes' chapters touch on racism.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have violence?
Found (Supporting): A School Library Journal review says several athletes describe physical abuse, and one grew up in a war zone.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): Tennis player Althea Gibson's chapter covers the hateful attacks and racist barriers she faced, and a reader review says other Black athletes' chapters touch on racism.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources do not mention the language used in the book.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have sexual content?
Found (Brief): Some athletes describe sexual abuse in their youth, which is talked about in the profiles.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Rising Above How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars have gender & orientation?
Couldn't confirm: The sources describe the eleven athletes' challenges but do not say whether any LGBTQ+ content appears.
