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Card thoughtfully pens together an intimate look at the legion of personalities that persisted together to form a dynasty, delivering a much-needed tribute to these pivotal trailblazers – The Boston Globe
As the granddaughter of the legendary Vanderbilt track coach Ernest “Herc” Alley, the author has a personal connection to this story, with access to the subjects she features. Alley Card does a masterful job capturing the lasting impact of this sisterhood of Tigerbelles, who broke gender barriers during a time of Jim Crow racism and discrimination. – American Library Association’s Booklist Starred Review
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, actor and New York Times Bestselling author of Where the Light Gets In
“This inspiring book chronicles the compelling journey of an underdog track team from Nashville, TN, as they raced over potholes on dusty dirt roads toward an eventual Olympic Gold victory. Aime Card shines a bright light on these extraordinary women, and I’m excited this story is being told.”
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Edward Temple Scholarship at New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN
Upcoming Events
- May 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMDecatur, 215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030, USAJoin us at the Decatur Public Library for Aime Alley Card and Inessa Holston in conversation with Dr. Nicole Williams to discuss Card’s new book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State. Registration requested. Order the book from Brave and Kind Books, our partner for this event, here.
- Mar 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMThe Book Shop of Beverly Farms, 40 West St, Beverly, MA 01915, USACome on out to the Book Shop to see Hannah in conversation with Aimee Alley Card about her new book, "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State." Card has spent hundreds of hours researching the 1960 Tennessee State University all-Black women’s track team, which found Olympic glory at th
- Jan 06, 2024, 1:00 PM CST – Jan 07, 2024, 3:00 PM CSTNashville, 3645 Dr Walter S Davis Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, USASee the current Tigerbelles in action at the first track meet of the year, and pick up a signed copy of The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends of Tennessee State to learn about the origins of the team!
- May 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMDecatur, 215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030, USAJoin us at the Decatur Public Library for Aime Alley Card and Inessa Holston in conversation with Dr. Nicole Williams to discuss Card’s new book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State. Registration requested. Order the book from Brave and Kind Books, our partner for this event, here.
- Mar 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMThe Book Shop of Beverly Farms, 40 West St, Beverly, MA 01915, USACome on out to the Book Shop to see Hannah in conversation with Aimee Alley Card about her new book, "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State." Card has spent hundreds of hours researching the 1960 Tennessee State University all-Black women’s track team, which found Olympic glory at th
- Jan 06, 2024, 1:00 PM CST – Jan 07, 2024, 3:00 PM CSTNashville, 3645 Dr Walter S Davis Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, USASee the current Tigerbelles in action at the first track meet of the year, and pick up a signed copy of The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends of Tennessee State to learn about the origins of the team!
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