Description
A little-known civil rights hero and college football MVP finally gets a voice in this fictional account detailing Chester Pierce's game-changing role as the first Black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line. In 1947, no African American player can play at a southern school; in return, the opposing team benches a player of equal talent. This historical fiction picture book frames a turbulent time in the civil rights era with the clever use of a football play to show race relations and teamwork. Inspired by a true story, capturing a historic defense against the Jim Crow laws of the South.
Details
Author: |
Gloria Respress-Churchwell |
Illustrator: |
Laura Freeman |
ISBN 10: |
1580898351 |
Pages: |
32 |
Publisher: |
Charlesbridge Publishing |
Publication Date: |
September 17, 2019 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
1.05lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
1-4 |
