Traveling Shoes: The Story of Willye White, Us Olympian and Long Jump Champion
"Untold until now, here is the story of Black sprinter and long-jumper Willye B. White, who went from picking cotton as a child in Mississippi to competing and winning in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics...[W]hen her cousin noticed she was the fastest runner around, Willye jumped at the chance to put on her traveling shoes and run her way to better opportunities. And run Willye did, first for the Tennessee State Tigerbelles and then for the US Olympic team. Her struggles weren't over though--time and again, Willye had to remind herself, "I believe in me," whether she was running and jumping or witnessing the turmoil of the Civil Rights Movement."--From book jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781635925807
- ISBN: 1635925800
- Publisher: Calkins Creek Books 20231024
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Burlington Public Library | E DUNCAN | 39851001706986 | Picture Books – People and Jobs (Light Blue) | Copy hold | Available | - |