(Bring ahead option: ribbons or string to hang the medal around their neck). If you became famous, what would you do?ĭesign a medal for yourself that represents an achievement you?ve made. Wilma Rudolph became a second grade teacher after she retired from running.

How many gold medals did Wilma win? How do you think that made her feel? How would it make you feel? How do you think Wilma felt when she walked into church on her own? When she won her first race? What made her strong enough to do those things? What is the power of concentration? Ever heard the phrase, 'if you put your mind to it, you can do anything?' What does that mean? Have you ever wanted to do something, but couldn't? What did you do? How would it feel to be really sick and not be able to go to school for a really long time? What would you miss? Have you ever watched the Olympics on tv? What did you think about it? Do you think you could be a part of it?ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: What does it mean to defy the odds? What is an obstacle or hurdle? Have you ever had to get past one?ĭo you know who Wilma Rudolph is? Based on the cover, what do you think she does?ĭo you know any big families with lots of children? Are they different than families with few children? Wilma Rudolph's triumphant journey is the subject of Kathleen Krull's Wilma Unlimited, a true sory dramatically visualized in David Diaz's striking illustrations. But at last she does run - across the basketball court, around the track, and eventually, all the way to the Olympic Games. Not only will she walk again, she vows, she'll run. Everyone says that Wilma will never walk again. But before she's five years old, she gets very sick, and the doctor's news is not good: polio has paralyzed her left leg. One of the most energetic kids in the town of Clarksville, Tenessee, Wilma loves to run and laugh and play with her nineteen older brothers and sisters. Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) 158 kids attended our April clubs! Click here to see who volunteered.

Wilma unlimited by kathleen krull