Williamsburg Regional Library

I got this, to gold and beyond, Laurie Hernandez

eng

autobiography

platesillustrations

no index present

Ages 8 to 12

non fiction

I got this

961010652

Laurie Hernandez

to gold and beyond

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. 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

Family first -- The karate kids -- Doing my level best -- Sweaty palms, prayers, and peppermint oil -- Go time! -- Getting out of the country -- My big break -- Abra-cadaver! -- Bring it on! -- A far cry from over -- Trials and tribulations -- Rio! -- Striking gold -- The final five -- On parade -- The final stretch -- Tour de force -- Dancing on air -- Triple 10s -- Beyond the mirror ball trophy -- Your turn -- Laurie's official records -- Glossary of gymnastics terms

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