Who is Megan Rapinoe? / by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Andrew Thomson.
Title:
Who is Megan Rapinoe? / by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Andrew Thomson.
ISBN:
9780593520802
9780593520819
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Publication Information:
New York : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
Physical Description:
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Contents:
Who is Megan Rapinoe? -- Young Megan -- College and early days with the National Team -- Becoming an activist -- Raising the profile of women's soccer -- Taking a knee -- New beginnings -- Timelines.
Summary:
"On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!" -- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1344160777
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