The Story of Serena Williams

“Shadae B. Mallory’s biography, The Story Of Serena Williams: An Inspiring Biography For Young Readers, is written not only in a style that is inspirational, but also provides them pathways to duplicate and expand on their actions to aid themselves and others. Further, it demonstrates how perseverance, attitude, family support, opportunity and emotional resilience can result in assisting readers in overcome obstacles.” – Dr. George H. Junne, Jr., Professor of Africana Studies, University of Northern Colorado “As a teacher of a diverse group of students, I always look for books about figures my students can relate to. Shadae Mallory has written an enticing biography that will capture the attention of even the most reluctant young readers with its age-appropriate vocabulary, Think Tank reading questions, and stunning illustrations that will be a welcome addition to any classroom library.” – Hannah Burdorf, MA, elementary school teacher “Mallory masterfully highlights the Black woman excellence of Serena Williams as an athlete, activist, and humanitarian, all while inviting young readers to discover their own connections to her story. The Story of Serena Williams is a perfect, engaging, age-appropriate celebration of a remarkable role model.” – Lindsay Mosser, elementary school teacher

Shadae B. Mallory, MA, is a writer, educator, and social justice advocate. They also work as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and as a freelance writer. The History of the Civil Rights Movement is Shadae’s debut novel.