Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

This award-winning true story of Black Olympic runner Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio and eventually went on to win three gold medals, is illustrated by Caldecott medal–winning artist Davi…

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