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The Undefeated Hardcover - 2019

by Kwame Alexander; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)

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. Full color.


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Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal
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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  • Title The Undefeated
  • Author Kwame Alexander; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Versify
  • Date 2019-04-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9781328780966 / 1328780961
  • Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.6 x 11.1 x 0.6 in (26.92 x 28.19 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Black History
    • Topical: Heroes, Real-Life
  • Library of Congress subjects Poetry, Children's poetry, American
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2018035030
  • Dewey Decimal Code 811.6

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Citations

  • Booklist, 02/15/2019, Page 42
  • Horn Book Magazine, 03/01/2019, Page 93
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2019, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 02/01/2019, Page 110
  • School Library Journal, 04/01/2019, Page 100

About the author

Kwame Alexander is the New York Times Bestselling author of 25 books, including Rebound, the critically acclaimed prequel to the 2015 Newbery Medal-winning The Crossover. The recipient of the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award, Kwame lives with his family in Virginia. www.kwamealexander.com
Twitter: @kwamealexander
Instagram: @kwamealexander Kadir Nelson is a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient. Among his other awards are an NAACP Image Award, and the 2009 and 2014 Coretta Scott King Author Award. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and The New Yorker. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. www.kadirnelson.com
Twitter: @kadirnelson
Instagram: @kadirnelson
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