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Inside this inspirational, sports-meets-real-life inspirational autobiography, Kendall shares: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e stories that illustrate the lessons she's learned and how to apply them for success \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e affirmations to help young people believe you are can reach your dreams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e encouragement to fit in, to find your \"why,\" and to create lasting change for others \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e her personal trials and triumphs, inspiring you to discover what excites and exhausts you \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e motivation to be relentless in achieving your own goals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKendall pauses throughout her story to equip you with practical take-aways from her journey to become a top athlete and Olympic medalist, appropriately dubbed \"Golden Coynes.\" \u003cem\u003eAs Fast As Her \u003c\/em\u003ealso includes behind-the-scenes and personal photos in a full-color, 8-page insert. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs Fast as Her\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e readers 13 and up looking for an uplifting true story \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e fans of the NHL, Olympic hockey, women's sports, and sports in general \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e birthday, Christmas, and holiday gifts for teens and young adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0310184215\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780310184218\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Coyne, Kendall, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Zonderkidz Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45659452145861,"sku":"9780310184218","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780310184218.jpg?v=1768909469"},{"product_id":"victory-stand-raising-my-fist-for-justice","title":"Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Cowritten with Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, \u003cem\u003eVictory. 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