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“Yang (A Universe Big & Small) serves up some big themes—equanimity, role models, persistence—and aces every one in this tennis story.”

—Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

“A winning salute to the value and importance of childhood role models.”

—School Library Journal Reviews

Swing!

Written by James Yang
Illustrated by James Yang
Published by Viking Books for Young Readers

A young girl loves to play tennis with her father. And dreams of being like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her brain feels like it’s bouncing, just like a tennis ball. And it’s hard not to lose her temper. Dad reminds her that being a tennis star is about how you act both on and off the court.

Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang has created an unforgettable story about the power we have over our emotions when we take a deep breath, focus, and swing!

Primary ISBN: 9780593693100
Publication Date: August 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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