The Undefeated Hardcover Book New Illustrated Children’s Award Winning

Age Range: 4- 8 Years Publisher: HarperCollins Book Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 40 Author: Kwame Alexander; Kadir Nelson ISBN-13: 9781328780966 Publication Date: April, 20 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