By Kwame Alexander (author) , Kadir Nelson (illustrator)
"A brilliantly bold, poetically rousing picture book presentation of Black American history and achievements."
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October 2019 Book of the Month
Written for and about “the swift and sweet ones/who hurdled history and opened a world of possible”, for those who “survived America by any means necessary. And the ones who didn’t,” this is an inspiring ode to the author’s forebears and to the world-changing feats of unforgettable Black American figures.
Author Kwame Alexander’s initial inspiration for this book came in the year his second daughter was born, the same year Barack Obama became the first African American president of the USA. As a result, Alexander wanted his daughters “to know how we got to this historic moment”, which is exactly what this stirring book does.
The chained slaves who kept faith, the elite Olympians, the innovative musicians, the seminal scientists, the courageous activists - people from all walks of life are celebrated in Alexander’s poetically poised words, and gloriously illustrated by Kadir Nelson, with much for young children to ponder and ask questions about.
As well as being a wonderful way for parents to explore Black American history with their little ones on a one-to-one basis, this will also work well with older children in a classroom context. Indeed, this is one of those rare and wonderful picture books that defies age boundaries - a radiant, resonant unforgettable tour de force, as befits its theme.
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 world's 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.
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 duo's 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
[A] magnificent anthem...with stunning portraits...Rings with force...Powerful - Publishers Weekly, starred review
This book is both a soaring tribute to the enduring perseverance and and achievements of the past and a stirring call to action to the dreamers and the doers of the present and the future... Alexander and Nelson present an exceptionally moving and triumphant work. This book is an essential first purchase for all libraries. - School Library Journal, starred review
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.
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This is for the unforgettable. The unafraid.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Undefeated and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old
The Undefeated features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Stories in Verse, History, People / Places, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
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The Undefeated was written by Kwame Alexander and published by Andersen Press Ltd
The Undefeated has 40 pages
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