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Who Is Billie Jean King? Audiobook, by Sarah Fabiny Play Audiobook Sample

Who Is Billie Jean King? Audiobook

Who Is Billie Jean King? Audiobook, by Sarah Fabiny Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Koren Paul Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780593867273

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

08:15 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:10 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

9

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Publisher Description

Learn about the amazing life of the former world No. 1 tennis player who fought for gender equality in sports! Billie Jean King's legacy as a tennis star, a feminist, and an LGBTQ+ trailblazer shines through in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series.

Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She became the top female singles player in the world and won 129 career singles titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Beyond being an excellent athlete, Billie Jean King used her voice to stand up for other women playing tennis who were not paid nearly as much as male players. In 1973, Billie Jean captured the world's attention when she beat Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes," proving women were just as good at tennis as men. She went on to found the Women's Tennis Association, and thanks to her efforts, women athletes worldwide were finally able to be taken seriously and paid fairly.

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About Sarah Fabiny

Soneela Nankani, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a classically trained actress, voice-over artist, and singer who has had roles in film and on television. She has worked with the award-winning Sojourn Theatre, Classical Theatre of Harlem, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.