Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

Two sisters wake before sunrise six days a week to practice tennis, pushing through boos and taunts from a sport that didn't expect them, on their way to becoming legends.

For the kid who's already convinced they're going to be the best in the world at something someday, this is proof that the practice comes before the fame.

• Big idea: Sisterhood and discipline can carry you through a world that doesn't want you to win.
• Vibes: Energetic, determined, warmly biographical with a competitive pulse.

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• Story & problem-solving: What did Venus and Serena do every day, six days a week, before they became famous?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think it felt when some fans booed and taunted Venus and Serena instead of cheering?
• Real-life connection: Do you have a sister, brother, or friend who practices something with you the way Venus and Serena did?
• Imagination: What's something you'd wake up early to practice if you wanted to get really good at it?
• Character: Why do you think it mattered that Venus and Serena had each other on and off the court?