Perfect Match

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Perfect Match

The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance

Author: Lori Dubbin

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Language: English

Published by: Kar-Ben Publishing ®

Published on: 10th September 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 32 pages

ISBN: 9798765645574


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When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish.

When Angela heard that Althea was coming to Britain to compete, she skipped school to see the match. If Althea didn’t let hatred stop her from playing the game she loved, Angela wouldn’t either.

At the French Championships in 1956, Angela told Althea about her dream of winning Wimbledon with a doubles partner. To win as a team, they would have to stick to their strengths—together.

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