Playing from the Heart with Coco Gauff

By Heather Dilorenzo Williams

Coco Gauff was 4 years old the first time she saw Serena Williams play tennis and at age 7, she began playing tennis herself. A natural athlete, Coco quickly rose to the top of the Junior Circuit. In 2019, she defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon and became one of the most talked-about tennis players in the world. Coco has overcome frustration, anxiety, and the challenge of becoming a tennis star at a young age, making her a strong teenager.

In this book, readers will examine her life story and learn more about her athletic journey through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to work hard and be Teen Strong.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1629209082
• ISBN13: 9781629209081
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Full Tilt Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9