{"product_id":"the-undefeated-9781328780966","title":"The Undefeated","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal \u003cbr\u003e A 2020 Newbery Honor Book \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKwame Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling author of 25 books, including \u003ci\u003eRebound\u003c\/i\u003e, the critically acclaimed prequel to the 2015 Newbery Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover\u003c\/i\u003e. The recipient of the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award, Kwame lives with his family in Virginia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e www.kwamealexander.com \u003cbr\u003e Twitter: @kwamealexander \u003cbr\u003e Instagram: @kwamealexander \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKadir Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e is a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient. Among his other awards are an NAACP Image Award, and the 2009 and 2014 Coretta Scott King Author Award. His work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.kadirnelson.com \u003cbr\u003e Twitter: @kadirnelson \u003cbr\u003e Instagram: @kadirnelson\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Versify","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579478577426,"sku":"9781328780966","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bedcdd83-2101-4253-be3e-577c81a761d3.jpg?v=1732003731","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-undefeated-9781328780966","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}