A'ja Wilson ready to inspire young athletes in new book with Nike, Rebel Girls
Wilson is releasing a new book "A'ja Wilson: The Best is Yet to Come" in partnership with Nike and Rebel Girls to promote and instill confidence in young female athletes on and off the playing field. The book, which has a foreword is written by none other than Dawn Staley — Wilson's collegiate coach at South Carolina — features intimate conversations with Wilson about her love of the game and journey to superstardom.
"The Best Is Yet to Come" also features thought-provoking prompts to "unlock their inner athlete superstar," Rebel Girls said in a press release. The book will be available at select Nike stores free of charge this week and will be available for download at Rebelgirls.com.
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Wilson is one of several prominent female athletes that will be part of the Rebel Girls and Nike partnership. New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal, British-Japanese skateboarder Sky Brown, record-breaking long distance runner Faith Kipyegon and track athlete Isabelle Kyson.
Wilson has had a busy offseason. Nike and Wilson revealed her new signature shoe, The A'One, in February. She's set to launch the "Pink A'ura" Nike A'Ones on May 6, followed by the "Blue Fury" color-way on May 15. With its launch, Wilson will become the 13th woman to have a signature shoe.
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