I Am a Promise

By: Ashley Rousseau and Shelly Ann Pryce

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Synopsis: An inspiring children's picture book about the indomitable spirit of Jamaican eight-time Olympic medal winner Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce.“A colorful children’s book, chock full of vividly wonderful, bright and brilliant illustrations by Rachel Moss.” —Exclusive MagazineI Am a Promise takes readers on Shelly Ann’s journey from her childhood in the tough inner-city community of Waterhouse in Kingston, Jamaica, through her development as a young athlete, to her first Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in 2008.The story charts how Shelly Ann’s commitment to hard work as well as the encouragement of loved ones helped her achieve her dreams against great odds and challenging life experiences. Most importantly, I Am a Promise encourages young readers to believe in themselves and to maximize their own promise to the world.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 24 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781617757747
Related ISBNs:: 9781617757648
Publisher:: Akashic Books
Date of Addition:: 06/30/25
Copyrighted By:: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce & Ashley Rousseau
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:: 0–11
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
With:: Ashley Rousseau