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Florence Griffith Joyner / written by Rita Williams-Garcia ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
"Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. She succeeded in achieving her dreams, and inspired creative self-expression and a new generation of athletes as she did." -- inside front jacket flap.
"A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner, part of the She Persisted series"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593115954 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0593115953 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780593115961
- ISBN: 0593115961
- Physical Description: 59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Title page. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-59). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A girl called Dee Dee -- Everything! -- Inches away -- Bittersweet -- Going for the gold -- Dreams and beyond -- How you can persist. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-9 Philomel Books. Grades 2-3 Philomel Books. |
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| Subject: | Griffith Joyner, Florence Delorez, 1960- Runners (Sports) > United States > Biography. African American women > Biography. |
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