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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
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by Kathleen Krull; David Diaz (Illustrator)

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.


Summary

This is the dramatic and inspiring true story of runner Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio and eventually went on to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. “A triumphant story, triumphantly relayed.”--Publishers Weekly

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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.

First line

No one expected such a tiny girl to have a first birthday.

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  • Title Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
  • Author Kathleen Krull; David Diaz (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 44
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books, United States
  • Date 2000-02-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780152020989 / 0152020985
  • Weight 0.44 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 10.8 x 0.2 in (21.08 x 27.43 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 850
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Women, African Americans
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 95-32105
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

"Inspiring.—The New York Times Book Review
"A triumphant story, triumphantly relayed."—Publishers Weekly

Citations

  • Booklist, 03/01/2001, Page 1280
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/21/2000, Page 89
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