"A two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner for synchronized swimming inspires Jamaican girls to dedicate themselves to swimming and invest in their futures in this heartening nonfiction picture book. In the small coastal town of Port Antonio, Jamaica, something unusual is taking place. Many people in Jamaica cannot swim and are afraid of the sea, but the arrival of Olga-a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner for synchronized swimming-is changing the hearts and minds of young female swimmers who might have otherwise become mothers too soon, before having had a chance to explore their ambitions. The stories told in the Against All Odds picture book series are true stories of brave boys and girls from different parts of the world, who, with their small everyday actions, beat the odds and achieve something great. The series is intended to promote diversity and acceptance by exposing children to kids stories from faraway places facing unique situations or overcoming prejudice"--"NEW TITLES IN GROWING SERIES: The next installments in Crocodile Books new Against All Odds childrens books, which includes The Wrestling Cholitas of Bolivia and Girls Rock Indonesia EXPERIENCED AUTHOR & JOURNALIST: Claudia Bellants has spent long periods of time in each location she reports on to find unknown, unheard of, and unlikely inspiring stories about real people.INSPIRING TRUE STORIES FOR YOUNG READERS: Real life and relatable stories of brave boys and girls from different parts of the world, who, with their small everyday actions, beat the odds and achieve something great BEAUTIFUL & EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS: Bright, bold artwork makes this book a fun visual feast for the eyes ASSETS FOR S&L MARKET: Educator guide and event kit with geography, vocabulary, history, and art activities PROMOTIONAL STICKERS: Accounts can request one free sticker sheet per copy of the book ordered, or up to 10 sticker sheets for orders of three or more. Limit 10 per store. 200 total sticker sheets available.

KEY DEMOGRAPHICS: Jamaican Americans make up 0.36% of the U.S. population, or 1, 171, 915 people. Key states: New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland. Key metropolitan areas: Tri-State area, Miami metropolitan area, Metro Atlanta, Orlando metropolitan area, and Washington metropolitan area"--.