Mary Lou Retton: America's Sweetheart: GymnStars Volume 5 - Paperback
Mary Lou Retton: America's Sweetheart: GymnStars Volume 5 - Paperback
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by Lyle Lopez (Illustrator), Christine Dzidrums (Author)
A book for young readers, Mary Lou Retton: America's Sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in United States history. Discover how a young girl from West Virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics' all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. Includes beautiful illustrations, anecdotes from her personal life and career highlights.
Author Biography
Christine Dzidrums holds a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton. She has written biographies on many inspiring women: Joannie Rochette, Yuna Kim, Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, The Fierce Five, Gabby Douglas, Sutton Foster, Kelly Clarkson, Idina Menzel and Missy Franklin. Christine's first novel, Cutters Don't Cry, won a Moonbeam Children's Book Award. She also wrote the tween book Fair Youth and the beginning reader books Future Presidents Club and the Princess Dessabelle series. Ms. Dzidrums lives in Southern California with her husband, three children and two dogs. www.ChristineDzidrums.com @ChristineWriter.
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