The undefeated / by Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
"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...
Uniform Title: | MSU Children's & YA Literature Collection.
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Language: | English |
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Boston :
Versify, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
[2019]
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Series: | MSU Children's & YA Literature Collection.
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Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 x 29 cm |
Format: | Book |
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"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"--Provided by publisher. |
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Call Number: | Alexander POETRY |
Awards: | Caldecott Award Winner, 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner, 2020 Newbery Honor book, 2020. |
ISBN: | 9781328780966 1328780961 9781713700951 1713700956 |
Reading Program: |
Accelerated Reader LG 2.6 0.5 |