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Kids' Reading List: 6 to 9 Years

Nothing but Trouble by Sue Stauffacher

Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
By Sue Stauffacher; illustrated by Greg Couch

A picture book biography of the tomboy who, given the opportunity to play tennis, not only learned the game but also how to keep her cool and, in 1957, became the first African-American to win at Wimbledon.

Knopf, 2007. ISBN: 9780375834080









Special thanks to the American Library Association for their recommendations.