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Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice

Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice

Raising My Fist for Justice
ComicBiography & MemoirGraphic Novels
Pages
200
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

This graphic memoir tells the powerful story of Tommie Smith, an African American athlete who made history at the 1968 Olympic Games. Co-written with Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile, the book recounts Smith's journey and his iconic protest for justice. It offers young readers an inspiring look at a pivotal moment in sports and civil rights history.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InspiringThought-ProvokingInformative
Coming of AgeSacrifice

Genres

Biography & Memoir Graphic Novels History Comics

Authors

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Derrick Barnes

Derrick Barnes is an American author. He is known for writing several popular series of children's books and is a former staff writer for Hallmark greeting cards. In 2018 Barnes received several awards that include the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award for his 2017 book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. Barnes' books celebrate African American culture and feature positive images of black children in everyday life.