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I Am Jesse Owens

by Brad Meltzer Publisher: ROCKY POND BOOKS

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A child-focused introduction to Jesse Owens’s path to Olympic achievement

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A child-focused introduction to Jesse Owens’s path to Olympic achievement

Part of Brad Meltzer’s illustrated biography series, this volume traces Jesse Owens’s journey from a childhood in a large, low-income family to international track competition. It frames his athletic development through the encouragement of a high school teacher and addresses the racist assumptions he faced at the Olympics alongside his record-breaking performances and medals. The book combines a chronological account with photographs, comic-book-style illustrations, childhood details, and a timeline of key events. Drive and perseverance provide the central lens for presenting Owens’s life and accomplishments.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in Olympic history and track and field
  • Young readers exploring African American biographies
  • Families and classrooms seeking an illustrated historical biography with a timeline

Themes

PerseveranceAthletic achievementOlympic historyRacism and discriminationAfrican American history

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Book overview

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history.

Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:

  • A timeline of key events in the hero's history
  • Photos that bring the story more fully to life
  • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
  • Childhood moments that influenced the hero
  • Facts that make great conversation-starters
  • A virtue this person embodies: Jesse Owens's drive and perseverance are highlighted

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
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