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Kwame Alexander

The Undefeated Paperback – March 5, 2020

by Kwame Alexander (Author)

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5 - 7 years
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40 pages
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English
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11.02 x 0.16 x 10.51 inches
Publisher

Andersen Press
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March 5, 2020
ISBN-10

1783449292
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978-1783449293
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Editors' pick: This knockout pairing of two award winners, author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Kadir Nelson, will win a permanent home on your shelf."—Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andersen Press (March 5, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1783449292
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1783449293
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.02 x 0.16 x 10.51 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,056,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #557 in Children's Africa Books
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- #2,045 in Children's Books on the U.S.

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Kwame Alexander

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Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times Bestselling author of 35 books, including BECOMING MUHAMMAD ALI (co-authored with James Patterson), SOLO, REBOUND, which was shortlisted for prestigious UK Carnegie Medal, The Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book, THE UNDEFEATED, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and, his NEWBERY medal-winning middle grade novel, THE CROSSOVER. A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. In 2018, he opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic in Ghana, as a part of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy program he co-founded. Kwame is the Founding Editor of VERSIFY, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that aims to Change the World One Word at a Time.

Kwame's most recent book is LIGHT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE: A THOUSAND WORDS ON RACE AND HOPE. Find out more info on Kwame and where he'll be at www.KwameAlexander.com.

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Concrete Dovetail

Not very inspiring

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020

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Not a bad idea but I was disappointed. This book felt more like a grievance than an inspiration. I was expecting a poem about the struggle against adversity. I think including the Black Lives matter movement was a mistake and should have instead more strongly projected the real heroes of the civil rights movement. Of course, the pictures are well done. There are a lot of great achievements of the African American community that were left out, including Jessye Norman’s amazing operatic talent. This feels like someone invoked the commercialized version of the African American experience in order to make some money. I could imagine this as a commercial to sell a pair of gym shoes or a piece of software. Some of it was "tropey". Overall this appeals more to the short attention span of a twitter audience than a story with more depth, such as the book that won a few years ago about an African American artist. It suddenly dawns on me: Maybe the Undefeated is the clear winner because it captures the current state of our limited and social media compromised collective consciousness.

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BooHoney

Beautiful Book

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020

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Let me begin by saying I have dozens of years worth of Caldecott and Newberry books in my personal collection and this beautiful book is worthy of neither...unless the criteria for selection has changed. I always believed that the Caldecott Honor belonged to a picture book judged not by the quality of the artwork but how beautifully the pictures tell the story. A few years ago the award went to a book without any words. If I were not yet a "reader", I would have totally understood the story being told! I understood the Newberry award went to the best story book published during the year. This book, though lovely and powerful. IS NOT STORY! Explain to me how a 4 or 5 year old can look through these outstanding pictures and tell me about the "story?" C'mon Librarians, is UNDEFEATED the best book for these awards? P.S. I spent 35 years in primary, public education!

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Lisa M. Hale

Kwame Alexander Inspires

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019

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This is a powerful book and belongs in every school library. It made me cry, it gave me chills, it inspired me. I love it! The author and illustrator will impact countless lives with their gifts. Creatively crafted sentences tell the story of African Americans that all children should know and respect. Highly recommend this book.

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Tanya G. Marshall

Beautiful Book

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019

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This is such a beautiful book filled with amazing facts that ALL people need to know. I am an elementary school teacher and a mother. I use this book in the classroom with my students (all year long, NOT just for Black History Month) plus I use it at home with my son. We all love this book!

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Crystal

A Must Have B♡♡K!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019

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I loved this book! Mr. Alexander's poem was beautifully written and captured the essence and significance of African Americans throughout history. Mr. Nelson's powerful artwork brought Mr. Alexander's words to life. After reading this book, hopefully your voice will be lifted, and you will use it to inform, empower, and inspire others. I am grateful that this dynamic duo created a picture book that needs to be shared with every adult and child.

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MillertimeUSNA

Important book

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020

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This is a very moving book. I think it’s an important one in every library. This book comes from a place strength and resilience that is truly soul grabbing. I appreciate that the author took the time to outline more resources and his own sentiments about the book in the back. There is a drawing of a slave ship hold, in case your shopping for very young audiences. I read it without hesitation to my kids ages 5 and up.

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Stunning

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020

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I bought this book for my little because it was recommended by A critiquer that I follow--I'd never heard of it before.
As with every book, I read it myself before I read it to her. And it truly beautiful--the artwork, the words, the message... The whole thing brought tears to my eyes. It is something I believe is a must-have for people with small children regardless of their race or ethnicity. I bought it because I want my little girl to know actual history and be able to understand and empathize with people who are different for her. I cannot say enough good things about this book. To the authors and illustrators, thank you for making this book happen.

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Stacey Foster

Breathtakingly powerful

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019

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I wish that I had the words to express what a powerful book this is. It literally took my breath away. I am counting down the seconds until I can share it with my class. Well done, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Nelson.

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Red Bus Book Lover

Stark, stunning, strong and important

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2020

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A new picture book poem about Black History. Very stark in places (e.g. alludes to innocent people’s deaths such as Trayvon Martin and the 16th Street Baptist St bombing) but also very powerful and empowering, it pulls out many key heroes from all fields. A useful section at the back with a short paragraph on each person included.

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PH

Outstanding

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2020

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An excellent book, and I cannot wait to share it in school with my pupils. I am already planning ways to use it as well as just haivng it as a reader.

april

great pictures

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020

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strong text, supreme illustrations...

MISS L J TURNER

My son loves this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020

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Fantastic book for my 7 year old son.

elisabetta

Libro meraviglioso ma rovinato !

Reviewed in Italy on November 13, 2021

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The Undefeated è un albo illustrato di qualità superba! Con poche parole scelte attentamente l’autore arriva diritto al punto: “black lives matter”. Le illustrazioni, anche quando non ci sono, portano con se mille significati a sottolineare la tematica: brotherhood and non - violent social change. MA AMAZON, non ci siamo: come si può consegnare un libro in queste condizioni? La sovracopertina è sporca di … bagnoschiuma? Detersivo? E così gli angoli del libro. Negativo! Più cura grazie.

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