Abby Colich

Simple for the youngest readers, this series highlights women in sports. Maya Moore has excelled in sports through high school all the way to national and international competitions. The main facts are captured in a timeline at the bottom of every page. Full of real photographs,well done. The end of the book includes a glossary, index and critical thinking questions to align with common core. This is definitely a classroom-friendly teacher.

An easy to read text about Grace Lin for younger readers. It presents facts and information about Lin's life without going into a lot of depth or detail. Older readers would need to look elsewhere to gain a deeper understanding of her life and her work.

Curricular connections: use as part of an author study of Grace Lin; an introduction to the biography genre for younger readers; inspiring and encouraging young writers and illustrators.