Michael Jordan: A Who Was Illustrated Biography
By (Author) Ellen Labrecque
Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu
By (author) Who HQ
Penguin Putnam Inc
Penguin Workshop
6th January 2026
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians
40
Width 152mm, Height 178mm
567g
Follow the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Follow the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Learn all about Michael Jordan's life and career in this illustrated book! Filled with all the iconic hallmarks of a Who HQ title, sports fans will have a chance to learn new things about their favorite player or discover him for the first time!
Ellen Labrecque has written more than fifty books for young children. She lives in Yardley, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Jeff, and two children, Sam and Juliet. She especially loves writing biographies and in her free time enjoys reading, traveling to new places, and running. Alexandra is a Romanian illustrator and creative director in animation. Born to immigrant parents who moved to Izmir, she started painting as a child to express herself before learning Turkish in kindergarten. Inspired by the animated shows she loved, Alexandra was determined to create her own stories from a young age. After studying animation, she moved to Atlanta, GA, to develop her skills further and pursue a career in the animation industry. Her love for literature also led her to illustrate children's books. After four years in the U.S., Alexandra returned to Izmir, where she is currently based. In her free time, she enjoys throwing pottery, building Legos, cheering for her favorite F1 teams, and exploring the latest in astrophysics.