Touch the Sky
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Touch the Sky

Written by Ann Malaspina · Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

A young girl defies odds to become an Olympic champion.

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32 pages· 1,303 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD600L
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Bookroo's summary

In segregated 1930s Georgia, Alice Coachman dreams of Olympic glory. With no track to train on, she improvises with sticks and rags. Against all odds, Alice becomes the first African American woman to win Olympic gold in 1948. Her journey from a small town to Olympic history is a testament to resilience and determination. How did she overcome societal barriers to achieve her dreams? Discover the inspiring story of a trailblazer who changed the world of sports forever.

From the publisher

A biography of the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, from her childhood in segregated Albany, Georgia, in the 1930s, through her recognition at the 1996 Olympics as one of the hundred best athletes in Olympic history. Includes bibliographical references.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,303
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
150216
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807580356
LCCN
2011008564

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