
Written by Pat Zietlow Miller · Illustrated by Frank Morrison
A race against a new rival tests Alta's speed and spirit.
Alta dreams of being like her hero, Wilma Rudolph, the fastest in Clarksville. But when a new girl with gleaming shoes challenges her, Alta must race to prove herself. Can she overcome self-doubt and remain the quickest kid, or will the newcomer take her title? As the parade approaches, Alta learns that true strength comes from within and that friendship might be the key to victory. Dive into a story of dreams, determination, and the bonds that lift us higher.
It’s the day before the big parade. Alta can only think about one thing: Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. She’ll be riding on a float tomorrow. See, Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, just like Wilma once was. It doesn’t matter that Alta’s shoes have holes because Wilma came from hard times, too. But what happens when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race? Will she still be the quickest kid? The Quickest Kid in Clarksville is a timeless story of dreams, determination, and the power of friendship.
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