Evonne Goolagong

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Evonne Goolagong, the inspiring indigenous Australian tennis player, told in an inspiring biography for kids!

Evonne Goolagong grew up on a dusty farm in Australia, where a love of tennis began with an old ball and a homemade wooden racquet. Although she faced barriers that made it difficult for Indigenous Australians to play the sport, Evonne never stopped dreaming of competing on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
With talent, determination, and a joyful approach to the game, she rose through the ranks to become one of the world's greatest tennis players. Her victories broke new ground both on and off the court, inspiring generations of athletes to follow in her footsteps.Today, Evonne is remembered as a sporting legend and a champion for young Indigenous Australians, proving that big dreams can take you all the way to the world stage.
This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant tennis player's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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“…cute and quirky…”– USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
“…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”– Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
“…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.” – Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
“…[an] extraordinary series…” – TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
“…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
“...handled in an age appropriate way…” – Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
“…particularly great for this age…” – NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
“…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’” – Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris