I am Simone Biles

Name: I am Simone Biles
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Brad Meltzer
ISBN: 9798217081622

Author: Brad Meltzer

Series: Ordinary People Change the World

Narrator: Imani Parks, Art Bautista, Nicole Cash, Nayib Felix, Kathleen McInerney, Jennifer Rubins

Unabridged: 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 10/28/2025

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Sports, Gymnastics, African American & Black Nonfiction

Synopsis

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9.

At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship—and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these audiobooks encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each audiobook are:

• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Childhood moments that influenced the heroes
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Simone's perseverance and grit.

You’ll want to collect each audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!

About Brad Meltzer

As a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer has led a very full personal and professional life. He is one of those rare authors who have been quite successful in different genres of writing. He has had success in fiction, non-fiction, advice, and comics. It must be very satisfying to be so diversified as a writer. He graduated from Columbia Law School and was selected to the Columbia Law Review.

His works of fiction encompass: The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, The Millionaires, The President's Shadow, and his latest, The Escape Artist. Non-Fiction: History Decoded, Advice (Heroes for My Son..... Heroes for My Daughter), Children's books: I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, and comics: Justice League of America.

Meltzer is host of Brad Meltzer's Last History on H2 and Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel. As if that is not enough, he was also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that was raised by the firefighters at Ground Zero. Using his tv show, he had a former Marine walk in to return the flag. It is now in the 9/11 Museum in New York City.

Meltzer is very attuned to his research, so that fictional books have elements of authenticity. He even had former President's Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush give him advice. He has also participated in Homeland Security round table discussions. There are very few, if any, American authors as diversified as Brad Meltzer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa on October 29, 2025

SO GOOD! Brad Meltzer does it again. Highly recommend this book! The book also has a gentle focus on overcoming abuse (without details) and prioritizing mental health, which is so important for kids today. Thank you for continuing to write about these amazing people out making a difference in the wo......more

Goodreads review by Gary on September 14, 2025

Another great read from Brad Meltzer! This book is perfectly suited to all ages and is inspiring and honest like the entire series!......more