3 Reasons Why You Should Read the Legends of Sports series by Kit Cross & Leigh Hedstrom

What’s the series about?

Sam Kerr: Football Legends

Is Sam Kerr your favourite footballer?

Did you know that she really wanted to be an AFL player before discovering soccer?
Did you know she holds the all-time goal-scoring record for Australian international players?
Did you know that she was the first woman to be on the cover of the global edition of the FIFA video game, alongside Kylian Mbapp?

Sam is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about her.

Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.

Everything young readers are dying to know about Sam Kerr – the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

Ben Simmons: Basketball Legends

Is Ben Simmons your favourite basketballer?

Did you know that he was born in Melbourne, and was picked FIRST OVERALL in the NBA draft?
Did you know he is a triple-double machine, and the first Australian to ever win Rookie of the Year?
Did you know that Ben loves animals and playing video games?

Ben is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you all about him.

Recommended for: 

Ages 6+.

Three reasons to read it: 

1. The series delves into the lives of iconic sports figures from various disciplines. Each book provides a deep dive into the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges faced by these legends, offering readers a chance to gain insights into what makes them truly exceptional. Whether it’s exploring the determination of a tennis champion or the resilience of an Olympic athlete, these stories can inspire and motivate readers.
2. Cross and Hedstrom have researched the backgrounds and eras in which these icons rose to prominence. The series not only recounts many sporting achievements but also provides a portrayal of the social, cultural, and political landscapes, making the books educational and engaging for readers interested in sport’s history.
3. The authors’ writing prose is easy to follow, making the Legends of Sports series suitable for young readers. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or someone interested in biographies, the series offers a compelling blend of factual accuracy and narrative flair.

Buy a copy of the Legends of Sports series here.

About the authors:

Kit Cross is a children’s author based in Melbourne and is the author of the Legends series. When not thinking about all things sports, Kit collects antique typewriters and is an accomplished chess player.

Leigh Hedstrom is a freelance illustrator who lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband and son. She grew up in South Africa, drawing every day and dreaming that one day she might become an animator. In the early 2000s, hand-drawn animation studios all around the world closed their doors, so she had to find the next best thing, which turned out to be the actual best thing – illustration. What Leigh loves about illustrating is that she’s been able to work across a bunch of different industries: publishing, education, advertising, and more recently, toy design. Leigh enjoys the perks of a work-from-home job, such as the privacy to sing along to show tunes and having one of her two cats always within arm’s reach. Leigh is also the illustrator of the bestselling Stevie Louise series.