Nothing But Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson, (Paperback)

from LauraMcQueen

This was a great story about a woman who changed tennis so that African Americans could also be respected in the sport. More than Althea making a difference though I think that this story does a great job of showing what believing in someone can do. Buddy Walker always believed in Althea even whe...

from RebeccaMichelet

Before tennis, young Althea was a tomboy from Harlem. She used to play stickball, basketball, she ran fast, skipped class after recess, and played paddle tennis. Everyone would say she is, "nothing but trouble." One day, a local musician noticed she had talent, and so he introduced her to tennis....

from matthewbloome

This is an excellent picture book biography. I don't know that it's subject was reflected in such a positive light, but the research was thorough and the writing was strong.

from conuly

It's always good for kids to read about flawed heroes. Nobody really, deep down, wants to read about some guy whose only "flaw" is that they didn't brush their teeth before breakfast. Althea Gibson, as the title should make clear, has bigger flaws. As a kid, she was a petty thief. She didn't atte...

from conuly

It's always good for kids to read about flawed heroes. Nobody really, deep down, wants to read about some guy whose only "flaw" is that they didn't brush their teeth before breakfast. Althea Gibson, as the title should make clear, has bigger flaws. As a kid, she was a petty thief. She didn't atte...