I got this : to gold and beyond / Laurie Hernandez.
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars favorite Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages. At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true--and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. Nicknamed "the Human Emoji" for her wide-eyed and animated expressions, Laurie continues to dance her way into everyone's hearts while competing on the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars. Poignant and funny, Laurie's story is about growing up with the dream of becoming an Olympian and what it took to win gold. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs. Be prepared to fall in love with and be mesmerized by America's newest sweetheart all over again.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062677314
- ISBN: 9780062677310
- ISBN: 9781338273144
- Physical Description: vii, 231 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Chapter 1 Family First 5 -- Chapter 2 Karate Kids 13 -- Chapter 3 Doing My Level Best 19 -- Chapter 4 Sweaty Palms, Prayers, and Peppermint Oil 31 -- Chapter 5 Go Time! 39 -- Chapter 6 Getting Out of the Country 47 -- Chapter 7 My Big Break 57 -- Chapter 8 Abra-Cadaver! 67 -- Chapter 9 Bring It On! 75 -- Chapter 10 A Far Cry From Over 87 -- Chapter 11 Trials And Tribulations 99 -- Chapter 12 Rio! 109 -- Chapter 13 Striking Gold 117 -- Chapter 14 Final Five 133 -- Chapter 15 On Parade 143 -- Chapter 16 Final Stretch 151 -- Chapter 17 Tour De Force 159 -- Chapter 18 Dancing On Air 169 -- Chapter 19 Triple 10s 179 -- Chapter 20 Beyond The Mirror Ball Trophy 193.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1020L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 6.8 5 187553.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO HER (Text) | 37810435314124 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/20/2026 |
