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From award-winning Kwame Alexander comes this profound poem: an ode to black history
A New York Times bestseller.
An uncompromisingly powerful picture book commemorating black history and celebrating some of black America's most inspirational individuals.
Supported by a pre-publication tour in the UK by the hugely charismatic Kwame Alexander.
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.
Author: Kwame Alexander
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Hardback Published 1 March 2020 40 pages