Epic Athletes: Serena Williams

Ages 8 to 12

An inspiring middle-grade biography of the most celebrated women's tennis player ever, Serena Williams, from acclaimed sports journalist Dan Wetzel!

Serena Williams is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. From growing up in a tough neighborhood to combatting racism, there is no challenge that will get in the way of her unwavering desire to be the best tennis player in the world.

As a little girl, Serena spent hours training at her local court with sister Venus, dreaming of one day winning Grand Slam titles. In this exciting biography, young readers will discover what it takes to become a champion. Bestselling author Dan Wetzel brings to life the story of an athlete and trailblazer who broke records and racial barriers.

Featuring comic-style interior art, Dan Wetzel's biography of the greatest women's tennis player of all time is sure to be a hit with young sports fans.

About the Author

New York Times–bestselling author Dan Wetzel has been a Yahoo! Sports national columnist since 2003. He's covered events and stories around the globe, including college football, the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, UFC, the World Cup, and the Olympics. For years he's been called America's best sports columnist, appeared repeatedly in the prestigious Best American Sports Writing, and been honored more than a dozen times by the Associated Press Sports Editors. Follow him on Twitter @DanWetzel.