Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion

By Caroline Hoffman and Bob Kann

Book Overview

Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion celebrates the life of one of Wisconsin's most inspirational leaders and activists. Born with an intellectual disability, Cindy Bentley spent much of her childhood at the Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled. When she began participating in Special Olympics, she gained confidence as she worked with teammates to earn medals in tennis, track and field, and even snowshoeing. Chosen as a Global Messenger for the Special Olympics International in 2000, Cindy has had dinner at the White House with two different American presidents, traveled around the world, and given speeches in front of thousands of people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870204564
• ISBN13: 9780870204562
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7