Nancy Lieberman-Cline grew up in Queens and learned to play basketball on the streets and playgrounds of New York. Overcoming a difficult childhood, she found confidence and acceptance on the basketball court. This is her story of passion for sport and her intense drive to be the best.

Sharon grew up in the South Bronx and learned the sport of fencing in high school to avoid the terror of her neighbourhood street life. This book describes her transformation from a young, lonely girl into a powerful champion. It is a story of a very poor, average girl who chooses an after-school activity that leads her to the Olympics.

Jenny Thompson grew up in a working-class New England coastal town with a single mum and three older brothers. As her family struggled to make ends meet, Jenny found a bounty of good fortune and success in the swimming pool. This story lets the young reader know that being competitive is acceptable for girls and that dreams really do come true.