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Seven Million Steps: The True Story of Dick Gregory's Run for the Hungry

by Derrick Barnes

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A cross-country run for food security

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A cross-country run for food security

In 1976, comedian and activist Dick Gregory ran from Los Angeles to New York City to draw attention to poverty and food insecurity in America. The account traces a journey measured in miles, hours, and seven million steps, with Gregory stopping in cities to speak about injustice and hunger. Its focus connects one person’s physical undertaking with a public cause, while the closing question invites young readers to consider how they might stand up for something they believe in. Backmatter adds further context to this children’s biography.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in biographies of activists and public figures.
  • Children exploring poverty, hunger, and food insecurity.
  • Families and educators seeking a nonfiction book that opens discussion about taking action for a cause.

Themes

Activism and civic engagementPoverty and food insecurityPerseveranceStanding up for one’s beliefs

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Book overview

From award-winning creators, Derrick Barnes, Frank Morrison, and Dr. Christian Gregory comes the true story of comedian and activist Dick Gregory's remarkable Food Run of 1976.

1 man. 1,011 hours. 3,200 miles. 7 million steps.

What would you do?

In April of 1976, Dick Gregory sets off on a Herculean and grueling two-and-a-half month run. His goal: to raise awareness about the epidemic of poverty and food insecurity in America.

Sleeping in motels and consuming nothing but fruit juices, vitamins and water, he runs from Los Angeles to New York City. And in each city, he stops to speak the truth about injustice. About the plight of the penniless. About the hopeless.

Lyrical text, stunning art, and compelling backmatter come together to ask you--yes you--what would you do if you had a wild idea to stand up for something you believe in? Find out how far Dick Gregory's belief in feeding the hungry took him in this unforgettable story of an incredible journey that still reverberates today.

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