{"product_id":"playing-to-win-9780823448531","title":"Playing to Win","description":"\u003cb\u003eA new and updated edition of the picture book about the woman called \"The Jackie Robinson of tennis.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough stars like Serena Williams cite Althea Gibson as an inspiration, Gibson's story is not well-known to many young people today. Growing up tough and rebellious in Harlem, Althea took that fighting attitude and used it to go after her goals of being a tennis champion, and a time when tennis was a game played mostly by wealthy white people in country clubs that excluded African Americans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1956, she became the first Black American to win a major championship when she won at The French Open. When she won the celebrated Wimbledon tournament the following year, Gibson shook hands with the Queen of England. Not bad for a kid from the streets of Harlem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith determination and undeniable skill, Althea Gibson become a barrier-breaking, record-setting, and world-famous sportswoman. This new and updated edition of this inspirational biography contains recent information on the impact of Gibson's legacy.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":62274885091715,"sku":"9780823448531","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9780823448531.jpg?v=1785533129","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/playing-to-win-9780823448531","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}