New Release

Exciting news! You can now pre-order PERFECT MATCH, THE STORY OF ALTHEA GIBSON AND ANGELA BUXTON, a nonfiction children’s picture book geared to ages 5-9, from my favorite local independent book store, Books and Books:

https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9798765603000

It’s also available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Bookshop.org.

Perfect Match is the true story of the friendship between 1950s tennis players Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton. When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis league (The United States Lawn Tennis Association), she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in the United Kingdom, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. Angela heard that Althea was coming to London to compete in a tournament — Angela wasn’t going to miss it. If Althea didn't let hatred stop her from playing the game she loved, Angela wouldn't either. They eventually became doubles partners and champions by sticking to their strengths, working as a team, and ignoring the discrimination of the time.

PERFECT MATCH will debut on September 10, 2024

I’m very proud to announce PERFECT MATCH is a Junior Library Guild selection.