See It To Be It
Eleven Champions Leading Women's Sports Today
Will be published approx. on 11. August 2026
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-6626-8144-8 (ISBN)
Description
Tennis legend Billie Jean King profiles 11 of today’s pioneering athletes in women's sports in this inspiring nonfiction book based on exclusive interviews that will empower athletes and sports fans ages 12 and up.
Billie Jean King made history in her 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match against Bobby Riggs. She proved women athletes were as capable, determined, and worth watching as men. Now, she highlights the trailblazing women and nonbinary athletes of today who are proving the same thing every time they play.
In See It To Be It, readers will learn about superstars athletes like tennis player Naomi Osaka and WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, as well as players on the rise, such as Paralympic swimmer McKenzie Coan and Kendall Coyne Schofield of the gold medal-winning US Olympic hockey team. Based on exclusive interviews and featuring never-before-published photos, this electrifying book shares true stories that will energize young athletes and prove that legends aren’t just born, they’re made—both on and off the playing field.
Athletes profiled are Caitlin Clark (basketball), Diana Flores (flag football), Kendall Coyne Schofield (hockey), Midge Purce (soccer), Asjia O’Neal (volleyball), Kelsie Whitmore (baseball), Amit Elor (wrestling), McKenzie Coan (swimming), Nikki Hiltz (track), Chelsea Gray (basketball), and Naomi Osaka (tennis).
Billie Jean King made history in her 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match against Bobby Riggs. She proved women athletes were as capable, determined, and worth watching as men. Now, she highlights the trailblazing women and nonbinary athletes of today who are proving the same thing every time they play.
In See It To Be It, readers will learn about superstars athletes like tennis player Naomi Osaka and WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, as well as players on the rise, such as Paralympic swimmer McKenzie Coan and Kendall Coyne Schofield of the gold medal-winning US Olympic hockey team. Based on exclusive interviews and featuring never-before-published photos, this electrifying book shares true stories that will energize young athletes and prove that legends aren’t just born, they’re made—both on and off the playing field.
Athletes profiled are Caitlin Clark (basketball), Diana Flores (flag football), Kendall Coyne Schofield (hockey), Midge Purce (soccer), Asjia O’Neal (volleyball), Kelsie Whitmore (baseball), Amit Elor (wrestling), McKenzie Coan (swimming), Nikki Hiltz (track), Chelsea Gray (basketball), and Naomi Osaka (tennis).
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Astra Publishing House
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Seventh Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6626-8144-8 (9781662681448)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Billie Jean King is a sports icon and best-selling author. She has dedicated her career to fighting for equality and advancing opportunities for women and other marginalized groups in sports. Her efforts, for which she received a Presidential Medal of Freedom, have increased education, access, and empowerment for all athletes. She is the author of All In: An Autobiography, among other books. Visit billiejeanking.com.
Content
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1:
Caitlin Clark, Basketball: “Pressure Is a Privilege”
CHAPTER 2:
Diana Flores, Flag Football:
“You Have to See It to Be It”
CHAPTER 3:
Kendall Coyne Schofield, Ice Hockey:
“Ask for What You Want and What You Need”
CHAPTER 4:
Midge Purce, Soccer: “Relationships are Everything”
CHAPTER 5:
Asjia O’Neal, Volleyball: “Perspective is Priceless”
CHAPTER 6:
Kelsie Whitmore, Baseball: “You Define Yourself”
CHAPTER 7:
Amit Elor, Wrestling: “Be a Problem Solver”
CHAPTER 8:
McKenzie Coan, Swimming:
“Celebrate Our Differences”
CHAPTER 9:
Nikki Hiltz, Track: “Champions Adjust”
CHAPTER 10:
Chelsea Gray, Basketball: “Starts with Integrity”
CHAPTER 11:
Naomi Osaka, Tennis: “Know Your History”
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCE NOTES
PICTURE CREDITS
CHAPTER 1:
Caitlin Clark, Basketball: “Pressure Is a Privilege”
CHAPTER 2:
Diana Flores, Flag Football:
“You Have to See It to Be It”
CHAPTER 3:
Kendall Coyne Schofield, Ice Hockey:
“Ask for What You Want and What You Need”
CHAPTER 4:
Midge Purce, Soccer: “Relationships are Everything”
CHAPTER 5:
Asjia O’Neal, Volleyball: “Perspective is Priceless”
CHAPTER 6:
Kelsie Whitmore, Baseball: “You Define Yourself”
CHAPTER 7:
Amit Elor, Wrestling: “Be a Problem Solver”
CHAPTER 8:
McKenzie Coan, Swimming:
“Celebrate Our Differences”
CHAPTER 9:
Nikki Hiltz, Track: “Champions Adjust”
CHAPTER 10:
Chelsea Gray, Basketball: “Starts with Integrity”
CHAPTER 11:
Naomi Osaka, Tennis: “Know Your History”
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCE NOTES
PICTURE CREDITS