Shawn Johnson, the young woman from Des Moines, Iowa, captivated the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she snagged a gold medal on the balance beam.
Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics' Golden Girl chronicles the life and career of one of sport's most beloved athletes.
About the Author: Christine Dzidrums holds a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton.
She previously co-wrote Joannie Rochette: Canadian Ice Princess and Yuna Kim: Ice Queen .
Her first novel, Cutters Don't Cry, won a 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Award in the Young Adult Fiction category.
Christine also authored the picture book, Princess Dessabelle Makes a Friend.
She recently competed her second novel, Kaylee: The 'What If ?' Game.
Creative Media Publishing Shawn johnson: gymnastics golden girl: gymnstars volume 1, paperback/christine dzidrums
