Go, Wilma, Go!
Wilma Rudolph, From Athlete to Activist
Bloomsbury · Print & ebook · July 16, 2024
Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner * “An engaging and insightful biography of an American hero--highly recommended.” -School Library Journal, starred review Wilma Rudolph was a champion on the track and for civil rights.
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- Who it’s for
- Wilma Rudolph's biography connects Olympic victory with her stand against segregation and inequality.
- Themes
- Civil rights activism, Racial integration, Opportunities for Black girls and women
- Genres
- Sports Biographies for Kids, Civil & Human Rights, Track & Field
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Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner * “An engaging and insightful biography of an American hero--highly recommended.” -School Library Journal, starred review Wilma Rudolph was a champion on the track and for civil rights. Go, Wilma, go! At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became a gold-medal-winning track star. Discover the powerful story of what happened after she soared across the finish line . . .
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Leaders in Wilma's hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, plan a "Wilma Rudolph Day" to honor their champion. But when Wilma hears about their plans, she stops. A segregated celebration? She won't go! She won't go unless they welcome Black people to participate. Thanks to Wilma, Clarksville hosts its first fully integrated event. And Wilma doesn't stop there! The race to freedom is not a sprint, but a marathon. She spends the rest of her life protesting inequality and advocating for Black girls and women to have opportunities in sports and beyond. Go, Wilma, go! With a powerful text from Amira Rose Davis and Michael G. Long, and art full of movement from Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, this powerful picture book is sure to inspire the next generation of athletes and changemakers.
A Clarksville Stand
Wilma Rudolph's biography connects Olympic victory with her stand against segregation and inequality.
Come here for
- Wilma's demand for an integrated Clarksville celebration
- Her advocacy for Black girls and women in sports and beyond
Expect
- A picture-book account of athletics and civil-rights activism
Where it sits
| Sports Biographies for Kids | 67% |
|---|---|
| Civil & Human Rights | 48% |
| Track & Field | 35% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids
- Biographies of Women for Kids
- Olympics
- Authors
- Amira Rose Davis, Michael G. Long
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Published
- July 16, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Civil rights activism · Racial integration · Opportunities for Black girls and women
- Reading lane
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids