{"product_id":"she-persisted-florence-griffith-joyner","title":"She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner (She Persisted)","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eOne Crazy Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, readers learn about the amazing life of three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidered 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Griffith Joyner's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50951980253472,"sku":"9780593115954","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3661\/7504\/files\/9780593115954.jpg?v=1763648824","url":"https:\/\/creativebysanchez.com\/products\/she-persisted-florence-griffith-joyner","provider":"Creative By Sanchez","version":"1.0","type":"link"}