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[2014], Juvenile, Mitchell Lane Publishers Call No: 796.44 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Randy's corner
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[2014]., Juvenile, Mitchell Lane Publishers Call No: Biography DOUGLAS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Randy's cornerSummary Note: A brief overview of the life of gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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By Gagne, Tammy[2014], Mitchell Lane Publishers Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Randy's corner. Day by day with--Summary Note: A brief overview of the life of swimmer Missy Franklin, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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Juvenile Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Engaging images accompany information about Diana Taurasi. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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[2017], Juvenile, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: B HER Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The young Olympic gold-winning gymnast describes her life and career, covering her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs.
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[2018], Pre-adolescent, Little, Brown and Company Call No: B Edition: Young readers edition Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A young readers edition of the powerful story of Olympic fencer, black Muslim activist, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad, an inspiring all-American tale about overcoming obstacles, racism, and pressure on the way to following her dream.
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2018., Adolescent, Little, Brown and Co. Call No: 921 MUHAMMAD Edition: Young readers ed. 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An autobiography of the Olympic fencer, Ibthihaj Muhammad,and how she became the first American woman to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Little, Brown and Company Call No: B Edition: Young Readers Edition, First Edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)
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[2014]., Juvenile, Delacorte Press Call No: B Edition: First edition. Availability:3 of 3 At Location(s)
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[2022]., Juvenile, Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company Call No: GN-SPORTS VIC Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A groundbreaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports-and a tribute to his fight for civil rights. On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Cowritten with Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today"--
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[2022]., Adolescent, Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company Call No: GN B SMI Edition: First edition. Availability:5 of 5 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A groundbreaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports--and a tribute to his fight for civil rights. On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Cowritten with Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today"--Provided by the publisher.
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2023., Adolescent, Candlewick Press Call No: B Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Zion Clark has always had big dreams for himself despite the many hardships he faced growing up as a Black disabled child in the foster care system of Ohio. His childhood years were marked by instability as he moved from home to home, experiencing abuse and neglect. And yet his determination and grit pushed him to become an elite wrestler and wheelchair racer. His constant reinvention led him to activism, speaking out about the failings of the foster care system. The list of Zion's accomplishments and accolades is lengthy, but he's not even close to slowing down. As he says,'"Work with what you got! If I can do it, so can you'"--Jacket flap.