A Biography of Sue Bird
Penguin Random House (Little Bigfoot), 2022

The Heart of the Storm

Meet Sue Bird—a young girl who follows her heart to become a basketball champion and takes the WNBA by Storm!

Sue Bird loved all kinds of sports as a child, but the rhythm, energy, and grace of basketball won her heart. Follow Sue on her journey from her childhood full of energy and determination to her championship high school team, two NCAA titles with the UConn Huskies, to four WNBA championships and five Olympic gold medals!

Sue Bird’s story is also a love letter to Seattle—the city where she spent her entire professional career as the heart of the Seattle Storm.

“An in-depth look at a modern sports role model, perfect for sports fans’ shelves.”
—School Library Journal

"Well organized and concise, the text highlights personal qualities and decisions that have helped Bird succeed. A lively introduction to a basketball star." —Booklist

“Always be yourself.”
– Sue Bird