Fred Flips
Frederick Richard with Ryan G. Van Cleave, illustrated by Darcie Olley
Fred Richard's picture book recounts his early path in gymnastics. He loved flipping from a very young age, but training with other children made him feel conspicuous as a Black boy in a sport where most gymnasts around him were girls. Fred encounters racist jokes and bullying while learning to compete. His story follows how he faced those experiences, developed confidence in standing out, and treated his differences as a source of strength.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
