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2023., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Focus Call No: BIOGRAPHY NF LOW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Everything seemed set against Chaunte Lowe. Growing up with a single mother in Paso Robles, California, where she experienced food insecurity, homelessness, and domestic abuse, Chaunte couldn't imagine a future that offered a different sort of life. But then, one day, she turned on the TV and there was Flo Jo, competing in the Olympics and shattering records in track and field. Almost immediately, Chaunte knew what she wanted to do. She started running. With the help of a small community of friends, family, and coaches, Chaunte worked as hard as she could - both in the classroom and out on the sports field--and through her own fierce determination and grit, she overcame every imaginable obstacle, eventually propelling herself to the place she always dreamed about: the Olympic medal podium. Boundless is a story that will move anyone who's ever had a big dream, ever dared to hope for a better future, and ever believed that nothing was impossible. In her own words, Chaunte presents her remarkable and inspiring story of loss and survival, perseverance and hope"--Provided by publisher.
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2021., Primary, Philomel Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: She persistedSummary Note: "A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner"--Provided by publisher.
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2020., Juvenile, Henry Holt and Company Call No: B Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Who did it first? book.Summary Note: Chronicles the life of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in history, and details her childhood, gymnastics training, and accomplishments. Includes color illustrations.
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-- 100 real-life tales of black girl magic.2021., Juvenile, Rebel Girls Call No: BIOGRAPHY NF REB Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This volume is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors. Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators.
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1997., PowerKids Press Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Making their mark : women in sportsSummary Note: Covers the life and achievements of the record-breaking runner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
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[2017]., Pre-adolescent, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: POETRY NF ALE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement"--
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[2013]., Pre-adolescent, Zondervan Call No: Biography DOUGLAS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Looks at the life of Gabrielle Douglas United States gymnast all-around gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics.
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-- Inspiring women in sports2019., Juvenile, Puffin Books Call No: 920 ZUCKERMAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Collects ten stories of female athletes who have overcome the odds and become superstar athletes and role models for young girls, including Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, and Carli Lloyd.
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-- Inspiring women in sports[2018]., Juvenile, Philomel Books Call No: 920 ZUCKERMAN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Behold the power of women! These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies. Growing up in a crime-plagued, gang-infested neighborhood, Venus and Serena Williams were led to believe their environment was not a place where dreams could come true. It took a relentless determination, a burning desire to be the best, and a willingness to conquer racial barriers for them to emerge as tennis legends. Simone Biles was raised by a single mother with addiction issues, forcing her grandparents to intervene. But Simone soon discovered balance beams and gymnastics mats, setting her on a path toward Olympic greatness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, believed her youth soccer career was really starting to take off, only to be cut from her team. Instead of quitting the sport she loved, Carli rebuilt her confidence from the ground up, ultimately becoming one of the leaders on the World Cup Champion US Women's Soccer team. The athletes featured in this book met earth-shaking challenges head on, and through hard work and perseverance, went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with first-hand content drawn from interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages. Also included in the book: Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Mo'ne Davis (Little League baseball), Swin Cash (basketball), Elena Delle Donne (basketball), Bethany Hamilton (surfing), Ronda Rousey (mixed martial arts), and Kerri Strug (gymnastics). Praise for Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports: "An inspiring, empowering collection of true stories of perseverance and resolve." --Kirkus Reviews"--
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2021., Juvenile, Square Fish Call No: B Edition: First Square Fish edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Explores the life and athletic career of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Describes her home life, her gymnastic training, and her success in the 2016 Olympics. Includes black-and-white illustrations.
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2012., Juvenile, Albert Whitman & Co. Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, from her childhood in segregated Albany, Georgia, in the 1930s, through her recognition at the 1996 Olympics as one of the hundred best athletes in Olympic history.
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c2004., Pre-adolescent, Raintree Call No: B RUDOLPH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: African American biographies (Chicago, Ill.)Summary Note: Profiles Wilma Rudolph, a sickly child born to a poor family in rural Tennessee who went on to become a world famous, record-breaking, Olympic track star.
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By Ruth, Amyc2000., Lerner Call No: B RUD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: A&E biographySummary Note: A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
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Call No: 796.42 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children, but she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and went on to one day win Olympic gold medals.
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c2004., Aladdin Paperbacks Call No: B RUD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Childhood of famous AmericansSummary Note: Profiles the first woman to win three gold medals in the Olympics.
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c2004, Enslow Publishers Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: African-American biographiesSummary Note: Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio to become an Olympic medal-winning runner.