Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports — Content Guide for Parents
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- ViolenceSupporting
- Scary contentBrief
- ReligionBrief
- Race & cultureSupporting
- ProfanityBrief
- Gender rolesBriefChallenges traditional roles
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- Sexual content
- Gender & orientation
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Some of the most accomplished and famous athletes in the world—tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles, World Cup superstar Carli Lloyd and others—faced earthshaking challenges in their youth. But they refused to give up. Through hard work and determination, they rose above their circumstances and went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with firsthand content drawn from in-depth interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages.
Included in the book: Venus and Serena Wiliams (tennis), Simone Biles (gymnastics), Carli Lloyd (soccer), Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Mo'ne Davis (Little League baseball), Swin Cash (basketball), Elena Delle Donne (basketball), Bethany Hamilton (surfing), Ronda Rousey (mixed martial arts), and Kerri Strug (gymnastics).
"An inspiring, empowering collection of true stories of perseverance and resolve." --Kirkus Reviews
Frequently asked questions
Is Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book describes a shark attack on Bethany Hamilton, Ronda Rousey's father taking his own life, and Ronda being grabbed and fighting back; the catalog also lists physical and emotional abuse. The book includes a graphic shark attack and a parent's suicide, told as part of the athletes' true stories.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have violence?
Found (Supporting): The book describes a shark attack on Bethany Hamilton, Ronda Rousey's father taking his own life, and Ronda being grabbed and fighting back; the catalog also lists physical and emotional abuse.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have scary content?
Found (Brief): The book includes a graphic shark attack and a parent's suicide, told as part of the athletes' true stories.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have religion?
Found (Brief): Some athletes' faith is mentioned, including Bethany Hamilton's belief that God guided her and Swin Cash's prayer during an injury.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): Several athletes, including Serena Williams and Wilma Rudolph, face racism and racial taunts, and the Williams sisters' story involves overcoming racial barriers.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have profanity?
Found (Brief): A content breakdown says the mild word "pissed" appears twice.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have gender roles?
Found (Brief, Challenges traditional roles): The book profiles women athletes, some of whom are criticized or teased about their muscular bodies, such as Simone Biles and Ronda Rousey.
Does Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
