The Undefeated
Boston: Versify, 2019. Nelson, Kadir. 1st Edition. Hardcover_pictorial boards. Seventh Printing. Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product. Target Age Group: 04 to 08. Physical Info: 0.6" H x 10.6" L x 11.1" W (1.25 lbs) 40 pages. Email seller at time of purchase if you would like this DJ in clear mylar free of charge. Secure ship in cardboard w/track #. New / New. Item #17376
ISBN: 9781328780966
Winner of the 2020; Caldecott Medal A 2020; Newbery Honor Book Winne;r 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.
Accelerated Reader® Info: Quiz # (Quiz Name): 502169(Undefeated) Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grade Point Value: 0.5.
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