Go, Wilma, Go!

Amira Rose Davis, Michael G Long

Go, Wilma, Go!
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Country
United States
Published
16 July 2024
Pages
40
ISBN
9781547612093

Go, Wilma, Go!

Amira Rose Davis, Michael G Long

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 . . .

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.

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