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From School Library Journal Gr 3 Up-This inaugural title from Newbery Medalist Alexander's new imprint is a poignant and powerful ode to the resilience and strength of black life and history in America. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated in 2016, the poem adopts a picture book format with a new title, accompanied by stunning oil paintings in Nelson's trademark photorealistic style. The evocative illustrations stand out against stark white backgrounds and vary in their composition. On some spreads, the focus is on a single expressive portrait; others feature collages of African American icons from various disciplines, or refer to significant historical moments. The art functions in perfect harmony with the poet's spare, striking verse to electrify the Black American experience, and to celebrate black athletes, writers, musicians, activists, and heroes. From the unspeakable trauma of American slavery and the transatlantic slave trade to the brave service of black troops during the Civil War, from the fierce and unwavering fight for civil rights to the Black Lives Matter movement, from Selma to Birmingham to Harlem, this book is both a soaring tribute to the enduring perseverance and achievements of the past and a stirring call to action to 'the dreamers and the doers' of the present and the future. Back matter includes an afterword from the author as well as additional information about the historical figures and events featured in the book. VERDICT Alexander and Nelson present an exceptionally moving and triumphant work. This book is an essential first purchase for all libraries. -Lauren Strohecker, McKinley Elementary School, Elkins Park, PA?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Read more Review A Best Book of 2019 from: New York Times * NPR *�Horn Book * Kirkus * Publishers Weekly * School Library Journal * New York Public Library *�Chicago Public Library * Raleigh News & ObserverNew York Times Bestseller National Book Award Longlist Kirkus Prize Finalist '[A]�powerful tribute to the African-American experience, replete with joy and pride in the accomplishments of individual artists and athletes, leaders, and thinkers.... Poetry knows when to lean forward and when to pull back, and in 'The Undefeated,'�Alexander has walked that line perfectly. This book will fill readers with a sense of the wealth and the cost of history.'�New York Times Book Review 'Dramatic oil paintings expand on a deeply personal poem to showcase 'dreamers and doers,'�united in solemn testimony: Black history matters.'�San Francisco Chronicle 'An empowering look at the history of black Americans.'�The Takeaway '[T]his magnificent anthem to the courage and genius of black Americans has been turned into a picture book with stunning portraits by Nelson....communicating�clearly that when black lives matter, America is stronger.'��Publishers Weekly, STARRED review 'Alexander's poetry possesses a straightforward, sophisticated, steady rhythm that, paired with Nelson's detail-oriented oil paintings, carries readers through generations...An incredible connector text for young readers eager to graduate to weighty conversations about our yesterday, our now, and our tomorrow.'��Kirkus,�STARRED review 'A beautiful volume that encourages multiple viewings and further research...With a lengthy roster of accolades and best-seller credits between them, this untouchable duo's book will fly off the shelf.'��Booklist, STARRED review 'Alexander and Nelson honor the achievements, courage, and perseverance of ordinary black people as well as prominent black artists, athletes, and activists....creating a through-line from past to present.'��The�Horn Book,�STARRED review '[A]�poignant and powerful ode to the resilience and strength of black life and history in America....�Alexander and Nelson present an exceptionally moving and triumphant work. This book is an essential first purchase.'��School Library Journal, STARRED review Read more About the Author Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the�New York Times�Bestselling author of 28 books, including Rebound, the follow-up to his, Newbery�medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. Some of his other works include Booked, which was longlisted for the�National Book Award, The Playbook: 52 Rules to Help You Aim, Shoot, and Score in this Game of Life,�Swing, and the picture books, Out of Wonder�and The Undefeated, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, and won the Caldecott Medal, a Newbery Honor, and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, The NCTE/Charlotte Huck Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. He believes that poetry can change the world, and he uses it to inspire and empower young people around the world through The Write Thing, his K-12 Writing Workshop. Kwame is the founder of Versify, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. www.kwamealexander.com Twitter: @kwamealexander Instagram: @kwamealexander �Kadir Nelson 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 The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and The New Yorker. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. www.kadirnelson.com Twitter: @kadirnelson Instagram:@kadirnelson Read more

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