Description: "This is the illustrated story of 23 soccer players who worked together to become World Cup champions and heroes to millions of men, women, boys, and girls across America and around the world. World Cup Women highlights Team USA's tournament experience and provides a glimpse into what shot them to the top...and what may keep them there a little longer."--
Brief description: Nikkolas Smith, a native of Houston, Texas, is a concept artist, children's book author, and Hollywood film illustrator. He is the author/illustrator of The Golden Girls of Rio, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, My Hair Is Poofy and That's Okay, and most recently, World Cup Women. As an illustrator of color, Nikkolas is focused on creating captivating art that can spark important conversations in today's world and inspire meaningful change. Many of his viral and globally published sketches are included in his book Sunday Sketch: The Art of Nikkolas. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Find out more at nikkolas.com.
Review Quotes: "Can you say GOAL?! Gritty perseverance and girl power combine in this winner of a book!" --Catherine Bailey, author of Harbor Bound and Lucy Loves Sherman
"Relive the victory! This is a book to cheer for!" --Beth Ferry, author of Stick and Stone