Traveling shoes : the story of Willye White, US Olympian and long jump champion
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Author
Duncan, Alice Faye
Contributors
Mallett, Keith illustrator.
Published
New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House, [2023].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Status
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PCPLS - Valparaiso Public Library - Kids Nonfiction
921 WHITE
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LC Subjects
African American women athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women athletes -- Biography.
African American women Olympic athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women track and field athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Athletes, Black -- Women -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Juvenile works.
Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography.
Picture books.
Track and field athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
White, Willye B., -- 1939-2007 -- Juvenile literature.
Women athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women athletes -- United States -- Biography.
Women Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Bisac Subjects
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation.
Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / African American & Black.
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Biographies.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Juvenile works.
Picture books.
Other Subjects
African American track and field athletes.
African American women.
Olympics.
White, Willye B., -- 1939-2007.
Women athletes.

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Published
New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House, [2023].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Willye White was the first American woman to compete in five Olympic Games. Born in 1939 in Money, Mississippi, money was exactly what she didn't have. Abandoned by both her parents, she worked alongside her grandparents in the cotton fields. Willye dreamed big. When 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 greatness. Swift as rushing wind, first Willye ran for the Tennessee State Tigerbelles and then for the US Olympic team. Whether competing on the track field or witnessing the turmoil of the Civil Rights Movement, time and time again, Willye had to remind herself, 'I believe in me'" --,Book jacket.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Duncan, A. F., & Mallett, K. (2023). Traveling shoes: the story of Willye White, US Olympian and long jump champion (First edition.). Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Duncan, Alice Faye and Keith Mallett. 2023. Traveling Shoes: The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion. Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Duncan, Alice Faye and Keith Mallett. Traveling Shoes: The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House, 2023.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Duncan, Alice Faye, and Keith Mallett. Traveling Shoes: The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion First edition., Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House, 2023.

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