Stanley, Joe. Who is Paige Bueckers? Lerner Sports Rookie: Sports Superstars. Lerner, 08/2026. 24pp. Biography. PLB $30.65. 979-8-3480-4139-7. Paper $8.99. 979-8-3480-4356-8. GRADES 1–2. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: This series of early reader biographies introduce young readers to twelve sports superstars. Note: this reviewer read three of the titles. Most of the athletes are already well known to many non-sports readers, and a few newer faces. As is typical for biographies, each title steps through a few details of the athlete’s personal life, before quickly covering their sports career and what they have done professionally – with their teams, in competitions, as well as awards earned. One note : the book on Cristiano Ronaldo only uses the American term “Soccer” instead of the European “Futbol” or “Football” that is used by the global sport and teams he plays for. Each page features large photographs and a couple of sentences, making the book appealing for young readers who are starting toward chapter books, or for group reads about athletes.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library