I want to first point out how happy I was that there is a book in this series included which is about Billie Jean King. I think her sportsman story is an important part of history and to make a book which simplifies what she endures for children to be able to learn about her is excellent.
For obvious reasons I knew coming into this book that sexism in sport would be a key feature in the story, and I think the book handled the topic very well, making it not to heavy to read.
Overall a solid read for children to learn more about some of the amazing people that have made an impact on the world today.

This is another on the series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and it fits superbly well.

With every book in the series I have thoroughly enjoyed learning myself!

The text is short and simple enough for younger readers to access. The illustrations also describe events from her biography in a captivating way. This book, along with all the others, has a short timeline at the back with real photographs. I really like this little addition as although the children would know they are reading about a real person who did something amazing in history, the photos ground this and depict the actual reality of the person.

This is another enjoyable book for children to read or to have read to them and would be a welcome addition in any classroom.

This was a cute read about tennis legend Billie Jean. This whole series is great about teaching kids about some overlooked figures in history that can be positive role models. The illustrations were simple, but enough to drive the story forward. Overall, an enjoyable read.

The Little People, Big Dreams series is consistent...the books are always engaging and inspiring.  They provide an ideal way for children to learn about the lives of people who have made a difference.  This entry is sport themed and could stand beside an earlier title on tennis legend, Yvonne Goolagong.  Each woman scaled unbelievable heights in becoming a great tennis player.


Children reading will see Billie Jean fall in love with tennis and win many championships.  But Billie Jean did more than that, she advocated for women in sports, fought for sports scholarships for girls and even in a famous match showed that she could defeat a male player.


The illustrations in this book are so engaging and adorable.  I just loved looking at Billie Jean in each one.  They add to the quality of the reader's experience.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for another winning entry in a winning series.  All opinions are my own.

An admirable addition to one of my favorite children's biographical books! My grade 1 students just adore this series and they basically memorize the stories!

In pictoral form the inspirational story who showed that women can win the battle of the sexes. Billie Jean King is an hero to many young people and its important her story is told to children in a truthful and sensitive way. This is a beautifully illustrated book suitable for all children. I can't wait to see who is featured next in this series.

An amazing addition to my classroom collection! A great little biography about one of the most interesting athletes in history.

Sanchez Vegara’s text allows simple, easy access to Billie Jean King’s challenges and work and the discrimination she faced in a sport that requires women to play in skirts even to this day. The text and illustrations work nicely together to introduce young readers to her story, encouraging equal play between genders and equal pay for equal work.

I absolutely adore this series, especially the ones about women. It´s interesting to read history about women even though its meant for kids I always learn something while reading those with my sister. This one is my favorite at the moment probably because I knew nothing of Billie Jean King before tonight.

This book was a wonderful contribution to the series. I learned a lot about Billie Jean. Great book for empowering girls, highly recommend.

She shared a dream: to achieve equal pay and opportunities for men and women in sports.

The story of Billie Jean King Tennis player who was the first woman to be named Sports Person of the year. She loved the game of tennis and saw it as an opportunity for all. She overcame obstacles and sexism.

This book is more for grown ups and not so much younger children. I don't see a toddler enjoying this.

A Special Thank you to Quartro Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This is yet another fantastic installment in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I cannot praise this series enough! These books teach children they can be whoever or whatever they want and if they have a dream, to hold onto it and keep at it as dreams can come true.
This book is about a female tennis star and how her dream and fight for change came true. Such an inspirational book, especially for tennis or other sport lovers.

Billie Jean King is a picture book biography, which takes the reader into her childhood love of baseball and realization that as a girl she could not play past childhood. She loved to run and hit, so she explored different sports and found tennis. She knew she could play with boys and girls and upon meeting her future coach at a free lesson, she changed the world of sports for women, as she excelled in the sport of tennis. Her determination opened opportunities for scholarships to colleges for young women. At the end of the illustrations, we meet the real Billie Jean King through photographs and informational text. I love biographies written for kids. Highly recommend not only this book, but the others in the series! #NetGalley #Billiejeanking #Hottingerhighlights #nonfictionpicturebook #picturebookbiography #womensequality #womeninsports

This was a cute little biography of Billie Jean King. I didn't know much about her before reading this book, so this was really interesting to read. I do wish that there was a bit more clarity about some things, but I'm not sure that the things that bugged me would bother anyone in the intended age range. This was really cute and I can't wait to read more in this collection of books!

This was a really nice book. It covered Billie Jean King's life pretty well. The art wasn't what I'm used to from this series of children's books though and took some getting used to.

An excellent piece about an important figure in women's history. Gender inequality is handled gently, but even the youngest readers will understand the injustice and the significance of King's legacy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance electronic copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Little People, Big Dreams series is one of my favorites! It's a great way to introduce young readers to some truly amazing people. The illustrations are always on point and the text is simple yet powerful. Highly recommend!

This is another great book to add to the Little People, Big Dreams collection and his book focusses on Billie Jean King!

I love this series as they are perfect introductions to young people about some of the most famous and influential people from our past and present and are also a reminder about how these people have also changed our history.

5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series

Love this little people, big dream series. I know a little bit about Billie Jean but this book showed how she has been working for equal pay for women in tennis and sports scholarships for women. Very cute drawings. loe the one with five of her in different poses playing tennis.

This is such a cute series – I don't love them all but there are far more hits than misses. This one is definitely a hit for me. The artwork is cute, the story is inspiring, and the text gives a great overview of Billie Jean King's work. This would be a great story to read to any aspiring sports star.