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Episode Transcript
Welcome to the WZ Book Club. I'm Jordan Rich, an
unabashed fan of the work of Brad Meltzer, who writes
exciting thrillers as well as true, action packed history tales.
But he should also be known for his series of
books called I Am Ordinary People Changing the World. These
are books for kids, stories of Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson,
Amelia Earhart, and many more. Illustrated by Christopher Eliopolis. His
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latest kid's book asks the question what makes a hero,
and the focus of the book is Olympic gymnast Simone Biles,
who before turning twenty was an Olympic gold medallist on
her way to becoming the best in the world. But
Simone also did something very brave. She opened up about
her mental health struggles, knowing when it was time to
take a break and always finding the strength to try again.
So many among us deal with mental health challenges, particularly
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the young, and this latest book, I Am Simone Biles,
presents a great role model and helps to break the
stigma of mental illness. I Am Simone Biles by Brad Meltzer.
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