The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the worlds greatest artists, athletes, and activists. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT MEDAL, THE CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD, THE KATE GREENAWAY SHADOWERS CHOICE AWARD AND A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK.This is for the unforgettable. The unafraid. The undefeated.From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the worlds greatest artists, athletes, and activists.With references to lyrics and lines originally shared by our most celebrated heroes, this poem digs into the not-so-distant past to underline the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present.Listen to the powerful poem read by Kwame Alexander himself via an audiolink inside the book. Author Biography Kwame Alexander (Author) Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Rebound, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, The Crossover, winner of the Newbery Medal, and The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal. Kwame is also the recipient of several other awards, including the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Honour. He is the writer and executive producer of The Crossover TV series, which won a Daytime Emmy Award, and is co-founder of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy programme.Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) Kadir Nelson is an American artist who currently exhibits his artwork in galleries and museums nationwide and abroad. He has created artwork for a host of distinguished clients including Sports Illustrated, The Coca-Cola Company and Dreamworks SKG as the lead conceptual artist creating for Steven Spielbergs Oscar nominated feature film, Amistad. He has created artwork for albums by Michael Jackson and Drake, and is the creator of several bestselling picture books. He has been nominated for the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award. Review "A powerful tribute to the African-American experience...This book will fill readers with a sense of the wealth and the cost of history." * New York Times *"A beautiful volume that encourages multiple viewings and further research. With a lengthy roster of accolades and best-seller credits between them, this untouchable duos book will fly off the shelf." * Booklist, starred review *"An incredible connector text for young readers eager to graduate to weighty conversations about our yesterday, our now, and our tomorrow" * Kirkus, starred review *"Alexanders magnificent anthem to the courage and genius of black Americans is paired with stunning portraits by Nelson." * Publishers Weekly, Best Childrens and YA Books of 2019 *"The elegance of the language and the rhythm of the words are married with Kadir Nelsons heart-stoppingly beautiful illustrations and the outcome is an absolutely breathtaking picturebook." * CLPE, Staff Picks 2019 * Review Text "A powerful tribute to the African-American experience...This book will fill readers with a sense of the wealth and the cost of history." Details ISBN1783449292 Author Kwame Alexander Pages 40 Publisher Andersen Press Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1783449292 ISBN-13 9781783449293 Publication Date 2020-02-20 Language English Illustrator Kadir Nelson Format Paperback Imprint Andersen Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-02-20 NZ Release Date 2020-02-20 UK Release Date 2020-02-20 Audience Age 6-7 DEWEY 811.6 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127234495;

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