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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
Follow Chester!
By Gloria Respress-Churchwell, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
A groundbreaking football game challenges racial barriers in 1947 America.
32 pages· 955 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 96 ratings
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Summary: In 1947, Chester Pierce breaks racial barriers as the first Black college football player to compete in the South. Facing Jim Crow laws, his presence on the field forces the opposing team to bench a player of equal talent. This historical fiction captures a pivotal moment in civil rights, using the metaphor of a football play to explore race relations and teamwork. Will Chester's courage on the field inspire change beyond the game?
