#Simone Biles biography

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Simone Biles Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Medals, Weight, Daughter

Simone Biles is a famous American artistic gymnast. She is known as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time in America. She won maximum gold medals whenever she participated in vault and floor.

Biles is the 10th female gymnast and 1st from America who won a world medal on every participation in gymnastics game. Biles has not won medals only she won many other awards from the American government such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, Comeback of the Year, etc.

Some Facts About Simone Biles

At the time of Simone’s birth, her mother was struggling with drug addiction, and Simone and her sibling were sent into the childcare system.

Simone’s maternal grandparents, Ron and Nellie Biles (stepmother), eventually adopted her to their home in Texas.

Simone started showing interest in gymnastics at a young age. She started gym training at the age of 6 years older.

Simone started her gymnastics training at the age of 8 years older with Aimee Boorman coach.

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Kelce is an athlete, and there have always been dozens upon dozens of children's non-fiction books about athletes. As if I didn't own like eight books about famous figure skater Michelle Kwan as a kid, because I certainly did.

Kids look up to athletes, often because they are young athletes themselves. Amazon shows at least twenty children's books alone dedicated to Simone Biles (including a Little Golden Book biography), for example. And for her in specific, I think that's fine. She's an admirable person and kids could have much worse as a role model.

I agree that they're probably trying to market to baby Taylor fans by including her, but if you think 'books about athletes' is something that wasn't already big when you were seven, I'm guessing it's just because it wasn't something you were interested in. There was a whole Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine with pullout posters released every month. It's also often an effective way to get young boys to read, as they're well known to be a harder target audience to appeal to when it comes to books. But they already like sports so...

The primary audience for this book is 'kids who like football.' Taylor being included is just a bonus to bring in some Swiftie bucks.

And while he's not an athlete, and pop stars didn't tend to get as many books, I'm sure there was a children's book about Justin Timberlake too.

sorry to be a pissant but the level of celebrity worship we're at right now is truly beyond the pale like why is there a little golden book about travis kelce man. every time I go to a book store there are 5000000 books of the most nonsense fluff about this woman and other ultra famous celebrities trying to ride that religious worship to easy money. like this pisses me off so much for no reason it's just so vapid and ridiculous. imagine if someone made a little golden book about justin timberlake when I was seven

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Strange book series

*shakes head* So, if someone with a weird pen name self-publishes a series of over thirty "biographies" ranking from Simone Biles to Jean-Michel Jarre to Steve McQueen, as far as I can see none of them more than 70 pages, all of them self-published within the last two months... does someone else smell "AI-generated"? Because I do, very strongly. Shame, really, I would have loved a real ChriKra biography.

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Simone Biles: Biography, Net Worth, Medals, and More

Step into the world of Simone Biles, a true icon in the realm of gymnastics. With an unparalleled record of accomplishments, Biles has not only set new standards in the sport but also become a symbol of resilience and strength. In this blog, we highlight her journey from a young prodigy to a legendary figure, exploring the challenges she's faced and the legacy she continues to build. Discover how Simone Biles has revolutionized gymnastics and inspired a generation.

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Book Review of Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

Genre: Biography, Sports (Gymnastics), African-American History

Audience: PreK-5th Grade

Medium: Physical Book

Summary: Flying High tells the story of Simone Biles, a highly decorated Olympian for gymnastics. Readers will be inspired by her humble beginnings as a foster child to being known as the world's greatest gymnast.

Justification: My local library included this book on a diverse non-fiction booklist that they had recently put out. I found that it was a timely book to read as the Olympics are this year, and Simone Biles will be competing once again. Lastly, when I was growing up there was a lack of picture books that featured Black girls, so now I try to read and support whatever I can find now.

Evaluation of Illustrations: Ebony Glenn's illustrations are bright and draw the reader's eyes. There are a limited amount of illustrations that take use of the full page. Instead, Glenn's style is to show little vignettes. This decision made certain aspects of the story lack. That said, the two pages Glenn uses to show Simone doing her signature move was a great addition.

Evaluation of Writing: Michelle Meadows chose to do rhyming verses to tell Simone's story. This decision makes the story flow smoothly. It also makes it an easy book to be read aloud. It was refreshing to read how Meadows didn't only focus on Simone's successes and instead mentioned when she failed and how she persevered. This choice makes it so that not only is this book a biography, it is also a story on resilience.

Evaluation of Programming Potential: Flying High would be a great addition to any read aloud program done this summer. Since the Olympics are this year, it would be a good idea to teach young readers about some of the athletes. Also, as Simone is Black, this book conveys that anyone regardless of race can follow their dreams. An activity tie in can be to teach attendees how to do rhythmic ribbon dancing, a category of gymnastics. Another activity may be to have the young readers discuss a time they failed and how they overcame it.

APA Citation: `Meadows, M. (2020). Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles (E. Glenn, Illus.). Henry Holt.

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Simone Biles' lyrical picture book biography: Flying High

Simone Biles' lyrical picture book biography: Flying High @mackidsbooks

Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles, by Michelle Meadows/Illustrated by Ebony Glenn, (Dec. 2020, Henry Holt & Co), $18.99, ISBN: 9781250205667 Ages 4-7 A lot of ink has been spilled and a lot of newstime has been spent on Simone Biles, whose withdrawal from several Olympic events this summer has reopened important conversations about mental health. Simone Biles has started…

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Simone Biles: A Biography

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New Picture Book

Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

Michelle Meadows

Ebony Glenn

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) 

A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar.

Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard.

When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family.

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Simone Biles Brother Accused Shooting: Tevin Biles-Thomas Biography, Wiki, Age, Family, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Fast Facts You Need to Know

Simone Biles Brother Accused Shooting: Tevin Biles-Thomas Biography, Wiki, Age, Family, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Fast Facts You Need to Know

Tevin Biles-Thomas Biography

Tevin Biles-Thomas is the biological older brother of Simone Biles-U.S. Olympic gymnastic squad icon and four-time gold medalist-who was arrested on Thursday and faces four charges from a fatal shooting at a New Year’s Eve party in Cleveland.

News of Tevin Biles-Thomas’ arrest and murder charges have made national news. https://t.co/gQuRfYuPpn

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Gymnastics books fly off the shelves in our library, and this one about the legendary gymnast Simone Biles just came in! The kids are going to adore it. Warm, joyful, gorgeous illustrations pair with poetry to create a biography in verse that beautifully tracks the highs and lows of Simon's life. After every setback, she rises again to pursue her passion, her family and supporters with her always. The spare text doesn't give much detail (readers will wonder why her family had to split up, for example), but the details are given in other biographies. This one is an ode to her spirit - one that will stick with readers reaching for their own dreams. #simonebiles #gymnast #gymnastics #booksinverse #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookstagram #picturebooksofinstagram #picturebooks #blackjoy #blackgirlmagic #perseverance #olympics #blackbooksmatter #windowsandmirrors https://www.instagram.com/p/CiXevMGuTXF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

Price: (as of – Details) From the Publisher Learn more about Simone Biles: Simone was a ball of energy as a kid Simone’s training began before anyone realized it. As a child, she did backflips off mailboxes and swings. She scrambled up her big brothers’ backs and did pull-ups on their outstretched arms. She discovered her dream early on When she was six years old, she went on a field trip to a…

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Review: 101 Awesome Women Who Changed Our World by Julia Adams and Louise Wright. 

A great collection of women who have made an impact in our world through Sport, Entertainment and STEM, 101 Awesome Women Who Changed Our World is a book for older children about historic women. 

The people included are incredibly diverse and alive. I find with a lot of the books that show women, often the women are historic and though in many cases this is the situation in this book, often it is not which is rare. Including women such as Malala Yousafzai and Simone Biles, these are women young girls can look up to right now and I think that’s important. 

To accompany these biographies are some really lovely illustrations of these women, ones that stand out for me include entries such as Majlinda Kelmendi, Chantal Petitclerc and Laverne Cox - the illustrator has added little details in this book too, that really add to the stories about the women and it brings them to life. 

It’s an enjoyable read filled to the brim with incredible women and illustrations that add to this book beautifully, I just expected more from this as this book.

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This blog offers an in-depth look at the life and career of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in history. It covers her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global icon, highlighting her Olympic and World Championship achievements. The blog also explores her personal life, including her advocacy for mental health, and discusses her financial success and endorsements. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Biles' impact on gymnastics and her enduring legacy.

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Courage to Soar by Simone Biles

Review

I was very hesitant when I needed to read a Christian book because I’ve experienced books that preach to a point of complete annoyance. But reading this didn’t have that experience. It was really nice to read about her start and her growth into the athlete she was in the Rio Olympics. She says that along with her family, her faith and church are what makes her confident in the paths she chooses and at ease in her skin. Throughout the book I didn’t feel as though I was being preached to or converted to Christianity. Her book shed light into who she is as a person, where she started, and how she got to where she was. Before this book, I saw that her as another larger-than-life athlete, and by reading this, it humanized her. I related to her when she realizes that she is responsible for deciding major choices that will affect her life. Even though media and fans glorify her as a gymnast god, at the end of the day she is a girl that has highs and lows and dreams and wants like any other girl her age. Reading what she went through to get where she did, is something that any can do, and that’s practicing and putting in the work. I see her now as a human, not a god, that is the same age as my younger brother. We all have something that we strive for and feels good doing and Simone Biles has gymnastics.

Justification

I chose Simone’s book because her book came up when looking for young adult Christian book and she was a person that I had at least heard of. When choosing something that I don’t normally choose, making the decision is easier when there is a connection. Simone Biles is that connection to the Christianity books world, as weird as that sounds.

Conclusion

This Christian book was made bearable because It wasn’t preaching to me to join their religion. Courage to Soar was a book that honestly described Simone Biles’ journey in her own words, that started before Rio and before gymnastics. I didn’t think I would enjoy this as much as I did for a religion genre book and a biography of an athlete.

Citation

Biles, S. (2016). Courage to Soar. Zondervan.

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Friday, July 30th:

(exclusive & streaming): The Grand Tour (amazon, "Lochdown" special), The Pursuit of Love (amazon, UK romantic mini-series, all 3 eps), Glow Up (netflix, competition season 3 available, all 8 eps), "Myth & Mogul" (netflix, John DeLorean documentary, all 3 parts), Outer Banks (netflix, season 2 available, all 10 eps), "Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson" (apple+, docuseries, all 6 parts)

(weekly): Central Park (apple+, midseason finale), Physical (apple+, penultimate), Home Before Dark (apple+), Schmigadoon! (apple+), Ted Lasso (apple+), Explained (netflix), Making the Cut (amazon, next 2 eps), "High School Musical:TM:TS" (dsn+, season 2 finale), The Mysterious Benedict Society (dsn+, penultimate), "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" (dsn+), Love Island UK (hulu), Love Island (Para+), Tooning Out the News (Para+)

(streaming movies, etc.): "Jungle Cruise" (dsn+, feature premiere, premium access), "Romeo Santos: King of Bachata" (HMax, music documentary), "Romeo Santos: Utopia Live From MetLife Stadium" (HMax, concert), "The Last Mercenary" (netflix, Jean-Claude Van Damme, ~2hrs), "Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning" (netflix, Japanese live-action, ~2hrs+20mins)

(also new): "Malicious Motives" (LMN original movie, 2hrs), "Courage to Soar" (LIFE, enhanced 2018 Simone Biles biography, 2hrs++)

(hour 1): Burden of Truth (theCW, final season 4 opener, new night), Secret Celebrity Renovation (CBS)

(hour 2): Dynasty (theCW), Love Island (CBS), The Shop (HBO, monthly talk special)

(hour 3): Surreal Estate (SyFy), Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, season resumes)

(hour 4 - latenight): Back on the Record (HBO, sports talk "with Bob Costas" premiere)

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🙌🏿Happy Black History Month

⭐Images & Inspirations: Book-of-the-Day⭐

📖Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

Michelle Meadows  

Ebony Glenn  

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard….From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast.

“I think Simone’s story is one of perseverance and resilience, and I wanted to share it in the most accessible way possible with young readers.”- Michelle Meadows  

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“45 Picture Books for Black History Month”

“85 Picture Book Biographies”  

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