Beyond the Game: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone

By Andrew Maraniss

The BEYOND THE GAME series features athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge.

This is the story of Indigenous professional runner Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone and her social justice work organizing and advocating for Indigenous people.

Before she became a professional runner and a respected community advocate, before she began speaking out for Indigenous causes and peoples, Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone was just a kid.

In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, readers learn more about the life and work of Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone--from growing up Lakota in South Dakota, to her journey to becoming a Division 1 runner in college and later a professional runner, to her work in Washington DC advocating for Indigenous people and communities. Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone has changed the world beyond sports.

Complete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as statistics, resources, and ways for kids to make a difference on their own--Beyond the Game is a giftable and inspirational series for every reader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593526252
• ISBN13: 9780593526255
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4