Description: "The true story of how Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph became a change-making civil rights activist"--
Brief description: Michael G. Long has a Ph.D. from Emory University and is the author or editor of numerous books on nonviolent protest, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. His books for children include Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter; and the picture book Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the March on Washington. Twitter: @MichaelGLong2
Review Quotes:
"An engaging and insightful biography of an American hero--highly recommended." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Davis and Long's inviting text realistically portrays the subject's athletic prowess and her determined commitment to racial equality. Barlow's inventive collages of hand-painted cut paper and various mixed media are well matched to the narrative and wonderfully capture Rudolph's essence." --Horn Book "The message of Go, Wilma, Go! is timeless-and immediate." --Shelf Awareness "Mixed-media art that includes hand-painted cut-paper collage and digital renderings gives a dioramic feel to scenes of Rudolph running, traveling, and resting." --Publishers Weekly "Cheerful and engaging, buoyed especially by the dynamic collage and mixed media artwork." --BCCB "A welcome tribute to Wilma Rudolph's accomplishments and her legacy as a civil rights activist." --Booklist "Gracefully written . . . Pinkney Barlow deftly captures her subject's determination both on and off the track . . . Places salutary focus not just on Rudolph's athletic gifts but also on her strength of character." --Kirkus Reviews