The Undefeated
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 2, 2019
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- Who it’s for
- A poem of Black life, resilience, and remembrance, with historical context to deepen the reading.
- Themes
- Black American history, Slavery and civil rights, Endurance and perseverance
- Genres
- African American Life (U.S.), Poetry, Civil & Human Rights
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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.
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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.
History in Verse
A poem of Black life, resilience, and remembrance, with historical context to deepen the reading.
Come here for
- A lyrical tribute to Black triumph and tribulation
- References to voices including Martin Luther King, Jr., and Langston Hughes
Expect
- Attention to slavery, the civil rights movement, and lives past and present
- Back matter offering historical context and further detail
Where it sits
| Civil & Human Rights | 60% |
|---|---|
| African American Life (U.S.) | 59% |
| Poetry | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Cultural Heritage Biographies for Kids
- African American Life (U.S.)
- U.S. History
- Poetry
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- Inspiration & Personal Growth
- Authors
- Kwame Alexander
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 2, 2019
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Black American history · Slavery and civil rights · Endurance and perseverance
- Reading lane
- Cultural Heritage Biographies for Kids