Publisher: Bellwether Media

Copyright Date: 2024

Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 08/01/23

Illustrator: Smith, Eugene

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN 13: 979-88-86875-07-2

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2023017795

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Rudolph, Wilma,. 1940-1994. Comic books, strips, etc.
Rudolph, Wilma,. 1940-1994.
Olympic Games. (17th :. 1960 :. Rome, Italy). Comic books, strips, etc.
Olympic Games. (17th :. 1960 :. Rome, Italy).
Women runners. United States. Biography. Comic books, strips, etc.
Runners (Sports). United States. Biography. Comic books, strips, etc.
Women runners. United States. Biography.
Runners (Sports). United States. Biography.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 4-7

Reading Counts!: reading level:3.7 / points:2.0 / quiz:Q00588

Lexile: NP

From a young age, Wilma Rudolph faced many challenges. A childhood polio survivor, she was unable to walk without support for many years. In the segregated South, her family faced many obstacles to getting her treatment. Despite the difficulties, Wilma eventually sprinted her way to the Olympic gold! This graphic nonfiction title explores Wilma's path to the podium through colorful illustrations, informative captions, and engaging dialogue featuring historical quotes. Readers will be inspired to go for the gold!