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In
February 1999, Michelle signed with Buena Vista Publishing
for an 8 book series. The first book, The Winning Attitude!
Michelle Kwan Tells What It Takes to Be a Champion, was
released in the Fall of 1999. In this first book, Michelle
coaches readers to act and think as a true champion. In conjunction
with the release of the book, Michelle appeared in an AOL
online chat on September 28, 1999. She said, "My book
is about setting and reaching goals, not just in skating,
but anything you do in your life...You see so many books out
there, but none for young girls. When they approached me to
write a book, I wanted to help younger kids. I wanted to help
them reach their dreams and make them reality through hard
work. In the book I tell them the steps they need to take
to make them happen...I really felt there were no motivational
books for young girls. There definitely needs to be one or
more of them. Lots of young girls have many role models. Role
models don't explain the steps which they took to reach their
success. This book takes the readers through those steps."
Also,
through disney.com,
readers were given the chance to ask Michelle a question,
with her answering a
total of 16 questions, 4 in each of her next books after The
Winning Attitude.
The
next books published for Michelle's deal are actually a series
of books called "Skating
Dreams." These books are neither about Michelle,
nor are the written by Michelle. The 6 book set are fictional
books written by Nola Thacker, and are said to be "inspired"
by Michelle. The subject of the story is a young figure skater
named Lauren Wing (Wing is Michelle's middle name.) The books
are recommended for children aged 8-10.
In
the middle of each book is a 5 x 7 inch postcard of Michelle
from different programs (book #1 contains Red Violin, book
#2 contains A Day in the Life, book #5 contains a pic of the
2000 Skate America podium.) In each book, Michelle answers
questions from fans that were mentioned earlier. On the back
cover of each book is a photo of Michelle smiling, with a
quote and her printed autograph.
Skating
Dreams Series:
#1 The Turning
Point
#2 Staying Balanced
#3 Skating Backwards
#4 Champion's Luck
#5 Winning Edge
#6 Coach's Choice
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