The Heart of the Storm: A Biography of Sue Bird
Written by: Sharon Mentyka
Published by: Sasquatch Books
“An in-depth look at a modern sports role model, perfect for sports fans’ shelves.” — School Library Journal
“Well organized and concise, the text highlights personal qualities and decisions that have helped Bird succeed. Rooney, whose illustration efforts include Kim Chaffee’s Her Fearless Run (2019), illustrates the story with color and drama. A lively introduction to a basketball star.” — Booklist
This picture-book biography profiles basketball great Sue Bird: a champion in college hoops at UConn, for team USA in the Olympics, and in the WNBA, where she has played her entire career with the Seattle Storm.
I’m thrilled to play a part in bringing Sue’s story to more people. I grew up in Massachusetts during the dominant years of that other Bird (Larry — no relation, by the way!) and I love watching basketball. Sue represents the best of it: athletic skill, fast-moving team play, competitiveness, joy, fun, winning ways and a bit of swagger. She is smart, strong, focused, confident, funny, and kind.
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