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Author:
Kawa, Katie, author.
Title:
Megan Rapinoe : making a difference as an athlete / Katie Kawa.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
KidHaven Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Rapinoe, Megan,--1985---Juvenile literature.
Women soccer players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Soccer players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Political activists--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Political activists.
Soccer players.
Women soccer players.
United States.
Biographies.
Juvenile works.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
On and off the field -- Family matters -- Soccer successes -- Playing professionally -- The fight for equal pay -- Speaking out and showing support -- The best in the world -- A confident captain -- An athlete and an activist.
Summary:
"Athletes inspire people both on and off the field, and Megan Rapinoe understands her responsibility to use her fame and visibility to push for positive changes in her sport and in the world as a whole. Young sports fans are sure to be captivated by stories of Rapinoe's soccer stardom, but as they learn about her game-winning goals, they'll also learn about her advocacy for equal pay, racial equality, and LGBT+ rights. These topics are all presented in an age-appropriate way, with the help of Rapinoe's own words highlighted in quote boxes and bright photographs of this superstar in action"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
People who make a difference
Kawa, Katie. People who make a difference.
ISBN:
1534534741
9781534534742
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1130319227
LCCN:
2019056345
Locations:
JCPC145 -- Glidden Public Library (Glidden)
GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

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