Author Profile
Laurie Hernandez
1 Books
Laurie Hernandez is an Olympic gold-medal-winning American gymnast who has channeled her inspirational journey into writing for young readers. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling autobiography "I Got This: To Gold and Beyond," which chronicles her path to the 2016 Olympics. Hernandez has also expanded her uplifting message through children's literature with her picture book, "She's Got This."
Meet Zoe, a little girl with a very big dream. She wants to fly. When Zoe watches a gymnast on television, she realizes that leaping and tumbling through the air is the closest thing to having wings. She cannot wait to try it for herself.
But the gym is a big place, and the balance beam is higher than it looks. When Zoe takes a tumble, she discovers that chasing a dream can feel scary.
Written by Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, this warm and encouraging story shows you that falling down is not the same as failing. With bright, cheerful illustrations, Zoe helps you see that the most important part of any new adventure is getting back up. You will learn to believe in yourself, try again, and find your own special way to fly.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
