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A 2020 Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.
- Kwame Alexander - Author
- Kadir Nelson - Illustrator
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- Release date: April 2, 2019
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- ISBN: 9780358057611
- Release date: April 2, 2019
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Interest Level:K-3(LG)
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A 2020 Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.
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HarperCollins
Awards:Caldecott MedalChildren's Choice Book of the YearChildren's Choices SelectionCoretta Scott King Book AwardNewbery Honor BookNotable Children's BooksKindle Book
Release date: April 2, 2019
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9780358057611
Release date: April 2, 2019
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Creators
- Kwame Alexander - Author
- Kadir Nelson - Illustrator
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 2.6
Interest Level: K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty: 0-1
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