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TOUCH THE SKY
TOUCH THE SKY
Subtitle:
Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper
Book Category:
Juvenile Nonfiction > Sports & Recreation > Olympics
Author:
Ann Malaspina
Illustrator::
Eric Velasquez
Binding:
Hardcover
ISBN 13:
9780807580356
Price:
USD 16.99
Publication Year:
2012

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Albert Whitman & Company.

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Book Description

In Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.