She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner

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!

Available June 29, 2021

• Publisher : Philomel Books (June 29, 2021)
• Language : English
• Paperback : 80 pages
• ISBN-10 : 0593115961
• ISBN-13 : 978-0593115961
• Reading age : 6 - 9 years
• Grade level : 1 - 4
• Item Weight : 2.72 ounces
• Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.19 x 7.63 inches