A black-and-white illustrated children's adaptation of the incredibly important Why We Kneel, How We Rise, by sporting legend Michael Holding ? winner of the William Hill Sports BOOK OF THE YEAR prize 2021.
This essential adaptation takes kids through the history of racism, and gives them tools to affect the future in a positive way. Featuring profiles of sports stars through the ages, including Usain Bolt, Marcus Rashford and Ibtihaj Muhammad, 'did you know' box-outs, and anecdote's from Michael's own experience, this book is engaging, important and hopeful. The perfect gift for 8+ readers.
- With beautiful illustrations throughout and short, engaging chapters
- Perfect for little activists, fact fans and history lovers
- The adult edition by the same title won the William Hill Sports book of the year prize (2021), the Sunday Times sports book awards Book of the Year, The Times and Sunday Times sports Book of the Year and was a highly-acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller
Praise for the adult edition
'The
best book about racism I've ever read. Powerful, passionate, challenging, and, like the author's fast bowling, at times very uncomfortable. I learned a lot & it made me think a lot.' -- Piers Morgan, TV presenter and journalist
'This
amazing book' -- Chris Evans - Virgin Radio
