Clarksville, TN, native Alta can only think about one thing the night before the big parade: Wilma Rudolph, three-time gold medalist in the 1960 Olympics. Even with holes in her shoes, Alta is The Quickest Kid in Clarksville ($14, originally $17), but when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race, she must dig deep to see if she's a true champion. The book is a story of dreams, determination, and the power of friendship.