Serena Williams is writing a children’s book in whoch the star will be Olympia’s Doll Qai Qai! Olympia received her first doll, named Qai Qai, this year: "If for no other reason than to just expose her to something that can hopefully break a cycle that we know exists," said his father Alexis Ohanian to People magazine The doll was created by Williams with the help of an entertainment technology company called Invisible Universe. Tennis star Williams shows that her talents aren’t limited to the court in this uplifting story of girlhood, family love, and magic. Filled with richly colored illustrations that see a preponderance of velvety purples and pinks, this book will particularly catch the eye of dancers and the Fancy Nancy set." — Booklist It's an honor to sit down with you, Qai Qai. First things first, let's set the record straight: How do you pronounce Qai Qai?

Williams, 41, has had a lot going on in the past few months -- from walking in Vogue's show at New York Fashion Week to running her own venture capital firm to, you know, that whole evolving-from-tennis thing with an absolutely epic and unforgettable week at the US Open.The book has a particularly special meaning for Williams's 5-year-old daughter, whom she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian. "Olympia thinks it's her in the book," Williams said during her "Good Morning America" appearance. "And she thinks the dad is my husband, and it's quite funny because I'm like, it's not us although it's heavily [inspired]. I don't want it to go to her head!" Here at OprahMag.com, we encourage our readers to live their best lives and put themselves first. How does Qai Qai practice self-care? Elise Solé (13 September 2017). "Serena Williams's baby girl and the meaning behind her name". Yahoo! . Retrieved 4 January 2019.

Now the winner of 23 Grand Slam tournaments, the philanthropist and businesswoman can add author to her illustrious list of titles. Williams (in partnership with Invisible Universe, an entertainment technology company) will publish a picture book for children titled The Adventures of Qai Qai on September 27, 2022, via Feiwel and Friends, a Macmillan imprint. Oprah Daily is revealing the cover, illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Yesenia Moises. Venus Williams loves her niece's Qai Qai doll as much as social media does". USA TODAY . Retrieved 19 June 2019. Serena Williams has won 73 WTA singles titles: 23 of these are Grand Slam events (absolute record in the Open Era, men included), making her the second player ever to have won more Majors in this specialty behind only Margaret Smith Court, with 24 . Darrisaw, Michelle (15 January 2019). "Who Is Qai Qai? Meet the Special Member of Serena Williams's Family". Oprah Magazine . Retrieved 19 June 2019. The book will tell the story of Qai Qai and how she helps her best friend Baby Girl. In a press relase, Serena talked about the book she is writing about Qai Qai: "This book is dedicated to all little girls. Let this book be a constant reminder that you can do anything you put your mind to.Qai Qai has been featured in several USA Today articles, [11] [12] Today [13] and Oprah magazine, the last of which she did an exclusive interview. [14]