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Clarion Books, 2000-01-02

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Kathleen Krull, Author

David Diaz, Illustrator

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9780152020989

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Before Wilma was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg and doctors said she'd never walk. But Wilma refused to believe that, and eventually won Olympic titles and became the first American woman to earn three gold medals.
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Wilma Rudolph’s story celebrates perseverance and triumph over adversity. With vivid illustrations, it inspires young readers to believe in their potential, even through life’s toughest challenges. Themes of courage, hope, and confidence encourage readers to pursue their dreams and never give up.

Keywords and Themes: Achievement • Biography & Autobiography • Bravery • Confidence • Courage • Cultural & Regional • Determination • General • Girls & Women • History • Hope • Inspiration • Juvenile Nonfiction • Perseverance • Resilience • Sports & Recreation • Strength • Track & Field • Women

Readability • 5.0

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 44

Subjects • Women • Track and field athletes • Runners (Sports) • United States • Rudolph • Wilma • African Americans • Women runners

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural & Regional • Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Track & Field • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women

This award-winning true story of Black Olympic runner Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio and eventually went on to win three gold medals, is illustrated by Caldecott medal-winning artist David Diaz.

Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again. But Wilma refused to believe it. Not only would she walk again, she vowed, she'd run. And she did run--all the way to the Olympics, where she became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single Olympiad. This dramatic and inspiring true story is illustrated in bold watercolor and acrylic paintings.

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