Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic High-Jump Champion

Lang, Heather

ISBN 10: 1590788508 / ISBN 13: 9781590788509

Published by Astra Young Readers, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic High-Jump Champion
• Publisher: Astra Young Readers
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590788508
• ISBN 13: 9781590788509
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Cooper, Floyd
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Here is a story of Alice Coachman, the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

When Alice Coachman was a girl, most White people wouldn't even shake her hand. Yet when the King of England placed an Olympic medal around her neck in 1948, he extended his hand to Alice in congratulations. Standing on a podium in London's Wembley Stadium, Alice was a long way from the fields of Georgia where she ran barefoot as a child. With a record-breaking leap, she had become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. This inspirational picture book is perfect to celebrate Women's History Month or to share any day of the year.

About the Author

Heather Lang loves to research and write about real women who overcame extraordinary obstacles and never gave up on their dreams. Her picture book biographies include,Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark, Fearless Flyer: Ruth Law and Her Flying Machine, The Original Cowgirl: The Wild Adventures of Lucille Mulhall,and Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic High-Jump Champion. Heather also writes web articles for the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance. When she is not writing, she loves to go on adventures with her husband and four children. Visit Heather at heatherlangbooks.com.

Floyd Cooper is a recipient of the 2009 Coretta Scott King Award.