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!

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.

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.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 06/29/2021
ISBN: 9780593115961
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 7.63h x 5.31w x 0.16d