Age rating and parents' guide:Who Is Serena Williams?

by Who HQ

Ages 9–11

Who Is Serena Williams? by Who HQ is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

Follow the journey of Serena Williams, from practising on public courts in Compton with her sister Venus to becoming one of the greatest tennis champions in history. Packed with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and interesting sidebars, this biography shows the hard work, dedication, and resilience required to succeed on the world stage. Young sports fans and curious readers will find Serena's determination inspiring and easy to follow.

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Content ratings

How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.

Violence: None
Scary moments: None
Romance: None
Bad language: None

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Non-fiction
Part of the Who Was? series
Easy to get into from the first page
Some illustrations
Emotionally light
A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Sports
Non-Fiction

Reading mood

Informative
Inspiring

Good to talk about

Sports
Non-Fiction

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Who Is Serena Williams? for?

Who Is Serena Williams? suits children aged 9–11. It is a non-fiction: easy to get into from the first page, some illustrations.

Q: Is Who Is Serena Williams? appropriate for a 9 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Who Is Serena Williams? part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Who Was? series. If your child enjoys it, the other Who Was? books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Who Is Serena Williams??

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