Florence Griffith Joyner

Written by Rita Williams-Garcia and Chelsea Clinton · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

Part of the She Persisted series

Discover how the fastest woman overcame challenges to make history.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 158 ratings

80 pages· 5,156 words· Est. 58 min read· 900L

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Bookroo's summary

Florence Griffith Joyner, known as Flo Jo, shattered records to become the fastest woman ever. But her journey was fraught with obstacles. Dive into her inspiring story of perseverance and triumph, and learn how she defied the odds to achieve Olympic glory. This engaging biography invites young readers to explore Flo Jo's incredible legacy and find inspiration in her relentless pursuit of dreams. What challenges did she face, and how did she overcome them? Uncover the answers and be inspired to make a difference in your own life.

From the publisher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn’t easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Griffith Joyner–and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 80
Words: 5,156
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 900L

Themes & topics

Books about history Books about girls and women Books about perseverance Books about athletics Books about overcoming obstacles

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“Easy to read, inspiring biography in this series about surpassing your goals and dreams! A few pictures here and there, easy text, a few quotes, and a pretty fast-paced storyline about Florence's life full of running, fashion, and hard work.”

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