A Win for Women: Billie Jean King Takes Down Bobby Riggs

by Brandon Terrell, Eduardo Garcia (Illustrator)

Overview

In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men. Readers will get a courtside seat and watch as Billie Jean King proves that women and girls everywhere deserve respect and equality at one of the most important moments in sports history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543542219
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/02/2019
Series:	Greatest Sports Moments
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Brandon Terrel (B. 1978–D. 2021) was a passionate reader, Star Wars enthusiast, amazing father, son, uncle, friend and devoted husband. He worked as an assistant director and producer on numerous independent films and commercial productions, as well as writing for the “Choo Choo Bob Show.” Brandon received his undergraduate degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and his
Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Brandon was a talented storyteller, authoring more than 100 books for children in his career. In Brandon’s memory, consider picking up a Stephen King novel or a comic book, re-watching The Mandalorian, reading an old Hardy Boys adventure, and saving an open seat for the next Star Wars movie.

Passionate comic book artist Eduardo Garcia works from his studio (Red Wolf Studio) in Mexico City with the help of his talented son, Sebastian Iñaki. He has brought his talent, pencils, and colors to varied projects for many titles and publishers such as Scooby-Doo
(DC Comics), Spiderman Family (Marvel), Flash Gordon (Aberdeen), and Speed Racer (IDW).

Table of Contents

The Stage is Set 4

The First Set 10

The Second Set 18

Victory! 22

Lasting Legacies 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. High-interest sports story perfect for engaging developing or dormant readers. 2. Graphic novel format provides visual storytelling that grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. 3. Tells the story of a legendary moment in sports history and explores the truth surrounding it. 4. Provides addtional information about the main characters and their lives after the events of the story.