Sweet Friday Book Club: Victory Stand

Program Type:

Book Club, Discussion

Age Group:

Teens
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Allowed Ages: 12 to 18

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Thank you for joining the Sweet Friday discussion! Read this authentic and inspiring graphic novel memoir by Tommie Smith. He raised his fist at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and created a social justice movement! Tommi 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 (Amazon review) Read and discuss this Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor book Victory Stand.