Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion

U.S. Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir detailing her journey from underdog to world-class champion athlete.

Born in Siberia, double amputee Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and with thirteen gold medals has since become one the most decorated U.S. Paralympic athletes. Now Jessica shares all the moments, medals, and milestones in her life--big and small, heartbreaking and uplifting--that led to her domination in the Paralympic swimming world. This photographic memoir, filled with photographs, sidebars, quotes, and more, will thrill her fans and inspire those who are hearing her story for the first time.

Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 05/26/2020
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780358238379
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195304 / Unsinkable

About the Author
Jessica Long started swimming competitively at age ten, and she earned three gold medals for the U.S. Paralympic Team in Athens, Greece, at age twelve. She has since won thirteen Paralympic gold medals and has established herself as a positive role model. Follow her on Twitter at @JessicaLong and on Instagram at @jessicatatianalong.