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Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of
Miami, in this powerful picture book from Coretta Scott King
medalist Charles R. Smith, Jr. and debut picture book illustrator
Charlot Kristensen. The folks they lined up to meet the Motorcycle
Queen, seated sidesattle on her motorbike machine. In 1929,
18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycle and headed
out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Black woman at
the time. Paying her way by winning motorcycle races, she
criss-crossed the country through small towns, big cities, and wide
open spaces. But not everyone was happy to see Bessie's brown face
peeking out from underneath her helmet. And more than once, Bessie
found herself making some quick exits on the back of her bike to
escape Jim Crow. A trailblazer in the world of women's racing and
motorcycling, Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all
children to pursue their dreams. From the first line, award-winning
author Charles R. Smith Jr.'s poetry evokes emotion, excitement,
fear, and wonder in equal measures. Charlot Kristensen portrays
Bessie and the American landscape with vivid imagery that is sure
to capture the attention of young readers. A much-needed story
about a Black woman who paved the way for future generations, for
fans of The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson and My
Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Pe a.
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Hoop Kings 2: New Royalty
Charles R. Smith; Illustrated by Charles R Smith Jr
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Hoop Queens (Paperback)
Charles R Smith Jr
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"Young basketball fans will have a hard time keeping still. . . . A
great choice to energize poetry units." -- BOOKLIST
Margo Dydek, Ticha Penicheiro, Chamique Holdsclaw . . . these are
just three of the twelve women profiled in a dynamic group of poems
honoring some of the best female players in professional
basketball. With action photographs and kinetic lyrics illustrating
each player's style, HOOP QUEENS will grab the attention of any kid
who loves basketball -- and score a slam-dunk with teachers of
poetry.
An International Reading Association Children's Choice
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
A Chicago Public Library Best Book
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Hoop Kings (Paperback)
Charles R Smith Jr
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"Will have enormous appeal for all ages. . . . Readers will
experience a wild ride " -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)
Tim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the
backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D.
As for Shaquille O'Neal, just see what it might take to fill his
gargantuan shoes (shown actual size). With pumping, energetic,
rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith profiles the distinctive
playing styles of twelve of the best male players in basketball.
An International Reading Association Children's Choice
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List Selection
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