Jesse Owens

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Anna Katharina Jansen (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A young athlete defies racism and sets world records at the 1936 Olympics.

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32 pages· 504 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Jesse Owens, born in Alabama, discovers his passion for running after moving to Ohio. Rising to fame in high school, he faces the ultimate challenge at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Amidst global tension, Jesse's incredible performance not only earns him four gold medals but also challenges the era's racial prejudices. This inspiring tale of determination and triumph is beautifully illustrated, offering young readers a glimpse into the life of a true sports legend. Will Jesse's achievements inspire future generations to dream big and break barriers?

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.

The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on the challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete and activist’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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