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A book for young listeners, Mary Lou Retton: America's Sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in United States history. Discover how a young girl from West Virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics' all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. Includes anecdotes from her personal life and career highlights.

Before she was Princess Leia in Star Wars, Carrie Fisher was a young girl who loved to read and write and just happened to have famous parents. She never dreamed of being an actress like her mother, Debbie Reynolds, or a singer like her father, Eddie Fisher. When she auditioned for a sci-fi film on a whim, she had no idea it would change her life and turn her into a film icon.

Get ready to chase your dreams after listening to this thrilling children's biography of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. A terrific source for a book report, Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lights Up tells the inspiring life story of the role model's transformation from a young boy with Broadway dreams to one of today's most respected artists.

A bookworm as a child, Stan Lieber read tales about swashbuckling heroes accomplishing amazing feats, but he grew up to write his own thrilling stories that changed the comic book universe forever. While working with Marvel Comics, Stan Lee created many of the world's most iconic characters: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Nick Fury, Daredevil, X-Men, Thor, Black Widow, Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and hundreds more.

At the 2012 London Olympics, Aly Raisman captured more gymnastics medals than any other American woman. In all, the athlete earned two gold medals and one bronze medal. Aly's impressive accomplishment turned her into an overnight celebrity, leading to several endorsement offers and a high-profile stint on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. A children's biography, Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble will enrapture listeners longing to learn more about the hardworking gymnast who rose to become the captain of the Fierce Five.

Millions know Daisy Ridley as Rey in the Star Wars movies, but what was her life like before she got her big break? Daisy Ridley: Behind the Rebel tells the life story of the girl from Westminster, England, who grew up dreaming of becoming a veterinarian before discovering that she could sing, dance, and act. This children's biography will satisfy young listeners interested in finding out more about the actress behind Rey.

On August 2, 2012, American Gabby Douglas won the Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medal while also capturing the hearts of the world. The Day Gabby Douglas Won Gold will surely inspire young listeners as they relive the moment when the gymnast's dream came true.

Meet five-year-old Timmy Martin! He's the biggest baseball fan in the world. Imagine Timmy's excitement when he gets invited to his cousin's birthday party. Only it's not just any old birthday party...it's a baseball birthday party! Timmy and the Baseball Birthday Party is the first book in a series of stories featuring the world's most curious five-year-old!

Quinn the Ballerina has returned to the stage to perform another role in a classic ballet. In volume two, the petite heroine dances the iconic role of Clara in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Join Quinn as she takes listeners on a thrilling adventure of a young girl who saves a prince and travels to a land filled with delicious candy. Based on the beloved holiday classic, Quinn the Ballerina: The Nutcracker will delight ballet fans of all ages.

Elise is a talented gymnast who enters the US Gymnastics Open with just one goal: gold. Accustomed to winning, the confident athlete believes that four clean performances are the only obstacles in the way of a victory. Yet, what happens when Elise delivers perfect routines but doesn't win? Can the disappointed gymnast accept the silver medal when she dreamed only of gold?

Quinn the Ballerina can hardly believe it's finally performance day. She's playing her first principal role in a production of Sleeping Beauty. Yet, Quinn is also nervous. Can she really dance the challenging steps? Will people believe her as a cursed princess caught in a 100-year spell? Join Quinn as she transforms into Princess Aurora in an exciting retelling of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty. Now you can relive, or experience for the first time, one of ballet's most acclaimed works as interpreted by a nine-year-old.

During summer break, eight-year-old Joshua sits around the house playing superhero videogames all day. His twin sister, Annika, spends her free time performing super deeds for people in need. When the two siblings team up, Joshua learns that being a superhero involves much more than leaping from buildings or defeating larger-than-life villains. Superhero Siblings marks the first book in a delightful new series about two siblings ready to take on the world.

SSSSammy is not your usual creeper. For starters, the five-year-old is bright blue with a rounded head. When SSSSammy asks for a cat for his birthday, his parents hiss and recoil in fear. Can the little blue creeper convince his parents that not all cats are bad? Will he realize that being blue is not the end of the world? The Creeper and the Cat will delight young Minecraft fans. The winning story also explains the timeless importance of not judging others based on their looks.