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Cheslin roared with happiness as the final whistle blew in Yokohama. They were champions! Later, as his captain lifted the 2019 Rugby World Cup trophy into the air, he felt prouder than he'd ever been before - of himself, his team and his country.
Cheslin Kolbe tells the story of a kid from Kraaifontein, Cape Town, whose talent took him to international sports stardom, first to Toulouse, France, and eventually to the call-up that would change his life forever: to play for the Springbok 2019 World Cup squad. It's the heartwarming story of a small player with a big heart whose signature sidestep helped the Springboks win the World Cup trophy for South Africa.
Cheslin Kolbe is part of the "Road to Glory" series, which covers some of South Africa's sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's
Book Awards 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the
rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of
primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An
absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON
POST Now a stunning hit musical! Kate Pankhurst, descendent of
suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and
accessible book about women who really changed the world. Discover
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the world we live in! * Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot
Amelia Earhart * Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical
pioneer Mary Seacole * Fight for your rights with legendary civil
rights activist Rosa Parks * Change the face of books forever with
superstar novelist Jane Austen Bursting full of beautiful
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Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie
Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi,
Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank
"There are so many things I am and can be... There's a whole world
waiting for me." Introduce your baby to Black excellence with this
lyrical board-book edition of Young, Gifted and Black. Includes a
mirror at the back so young dreamers can see themselves next to
their heroes. Meet icons of colour from past and present in this
baby board book celebration of inspirational achievement. A
collection of positive, yet simple, affirmations to encourage the
next generation. Highlighting the talent of Black leaders and
changemakers from around the world, young dreamers will develop
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of Nina Simone's song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," meet
figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr.
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curated this range of Black icons and the book is stylishly brought
together by Andrea Pippins' colourful and celebratory
illustrations. Older readers may be interested in the other titles
in this collection: Young, Gifted and Black, and Young, Gifted and
Black Too, perfect for chlidren aged 7 years and up! All children
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-Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "...exuberant...exquisitely
designed...a launching point for more discoveries." -School Library
Journal, Starred Review "A luminous and diverse tribute to black
movers and shakers across the centuries." -Publishers Weekly For
readers 9-12, check out Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for
Young Thinkers, by the same author-illustrator team.
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