Who is Megan Rapinoe?

Title
Who is Megan Rapinoe?

Personal Author EPSB
Stefanie, Loh

Summary
"On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!"--

Year Published
2023

Series
Who HQ Now

Physical Description
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Personal Subject
Rapinoe, Megan, 1985-.

Subject
Women soccer players -- United States -- Biography.
 
Women political activists -- United States -- Biography.

Added Author
Thomson, Andrew (Children's book illustrator),

Summary
"On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN
9780593520802

Publisher
New York : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
 
©2023


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Mount Pleasant921 RAPBook30152000320740Non-Fiction