Game Changers : The Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

An ALA Notable Book“This lovingly crafted picture book biography centers on the incredible bond between Venus and Serena Williams…An important selection for biography and sports collections.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Will appeal to children and sports fans of all ages.” —Booklist (starred review)“Wife-and-husband team Cline-Ransome and Ransome celebrate tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, focusing on their formative childhoods and the way their preparation and talent fundamentally changed the game.” —The Horn Book (starred review) Venus and Serena Williams. Two peas in a pod. Best friends. Sisters.Six days a week they awoke before the sun came up to practice their serves and returns, to learn to run faster and hit harder. They were unstoppable. At age fourteen, Venus played her first professional match. Three years later, it was Serena’s turn. It wasn’t easy. Some tennis fans cheered for these two fresh faces, while those who were unhappy to see two black girls