Library's review
When Alta meets a girl with a competitive spirit and brand-new running shoes, she has to remind herself how three-time Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph overcame obstacles greater than worn-out sneakers. Author’s Note.
Genres
Publication
Chronicle Books (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
Growing up in the segregated town of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the 1960s, Alta's family cannot afford to buy her new sneakers--but she still plans to attend the parade celebrating her hero Wilma Rudolph's three Olympic gold medals.
Awards
SCBWI Crystal Kite Award (2017)
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 2017)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2019)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee — 2019)
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee — 2019)
Star of the North Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2019)
CCBC Choices (2017)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2017)
Books From All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.!) (Tennessee)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 11.5 inches
ISBN
1452129363 / 9781452129365
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |
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