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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Jesse Owens
By Blake Hoena, David Shephard (Illustrator)
An athlete defies a dictator's vision at the 1936 Olympics.
32 pages· 1,836 words· Est. 16 min read
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Summary: In 1936 Berlin, Jesse Owens, an African-American athlete, challenges Nazi ideals by winning four gold medals, shattering records and expectations. This graphic biography traces his journey from humble beginnings to Olympic glory, questioning the power of sport to confront prejudice and redefine history.
