Florence Griffith Joyner
(Book)

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Author
Williams-Garcia, Rita,
Contributors
Flint, Gillian, illustrator.
Published
New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Format
Book
Status
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Subjects

LC Subjects
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Griffith Joyner, Florence Delorez, -- 1959-1998
Runners (Sports) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Runners (Sports) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Biographies -- Juvenile literature.

More Details

Published
New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Physical Desc
59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Street Date
2107
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.6, 1 Points

Notes

General Note
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Title page.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-59).
Description
"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.
Description
"A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner, part of the She Persisted series"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 6-9,Philomel Books.
Target Audience
Grades 2-3,Philomel Books.