From Challenge to Champion: 12 Inspiring Sports Stories for New Readers

Awaken your child’s inner champion--and love of reading--with these motivational sports stories for kids ages 6-9.

＂From overcoming challenges to advocating for change, this book shows how true champions inspire us both on and off the field.＂
--Allyson Felix, seven-time Olympic gold medalist and founder of Saysh

Do you have a sports-obsessed kid eager to learn more about their favorite stars? Thrill them with From Challenge to Champion, a collection of stories about legendary athletes from soccer, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, and more. They’ll learn how these athletes overcame incredible challenges--whether injury, doubt, burnout, or difficult beginnings--and emerged victorious. From Simone Biles and Serena Williams to Lionel Messi and LeBron James, each athlete’s tale is a testament to hard work and perseverance that is sure to inspire and empower your child. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, or as a gift to young readers, this book is sure to become a treasured early chapter book.

What’s Inside?

• 12 uplifting sports heroes. Dive into the lives of LeBron James, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Simone Biles, Jessica Long, Megan Rapinoe, Jackie Robinson, Allyson Felix, Patrick Mahomes, Chloe Kim, Tom Brady, and Lionel Messi--top athletes from America’s most beloved sports.
• Life lessons that go beyond sports. Valuable insights on resilience, growth mindset, and the importance of believing in oneself inspire young readers to go after their own dreams.
• Additional athletes to know and love. 12 more short biographies of breakout stars like Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, and C. J. Stroud.

• Easy-to-read format that’s a slam dunk for new readers. Short chapters, fun illustrations, and simple language keep kids engaged and motivated to read more.

Skyler Trepel is a multimedia sports and entertainment journalist and author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with a passion for education, sports, entertainment, and family. Skyler received his bachelor of commerce (honors) from the University of Manitoba, his film production diploma from the Toronto Film School, and his master of arts in specialized journalism from the University of Southern California. He has written hundreds of articles for various publications and is currently a contributing writer for People magazine/People.com, focusing on sports and entertainment.