This K–5 educator guide explores the life and legacy of Naomi Osaka — professional tennis champion, social justice activist, and a proud representative of both Japanese and Haitian heritage. Aligned to Georgia ELA, Common Core, North Carolina, New York State, and New Jersey standards, the guide features grade-banded reading content for Kindergarten through Grade 5, a biographical timeline, discussion questions, and Explore More activities covering identity, resilience, activism, and research writing. Published in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this resource invites students to explore what it means to use your voice, honor your roots, and keep going when things get hard.
