Book
The stone thrower
Record details
- ISBN: 1554987520 (bound)
- ISBN: 9781554987528 (bound)
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Physical Description:
32 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm.
print - Publisher: Toronto ; Berkeley : Groundwood Books : House of Anansi Press, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic format. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J B E11r (Text) | 33126020010280 | JBiography | Checked out | 04/22/2024 |
- Baker & Taylor
A picture book portrayal of the childhood of football star Chuck Ealey, written by his daughter, describes how in spite of racist taunts he strove to escape his segregated Ohio community through education and sports. - Baker & Taylor
Describes the childhood of Chuck Ealey, who dreamed of becoming a football quarterback despite the prejudices he faced as an African American. - Perseus Publishing
The African-American football player Chuck Ealey grew up in a segregated neighborhood of Portsmouth, Ohio. Against all odds, he became an incredible quarterback. But despite his unbeaten record in high school and university, he would never play professional football in the United States.
Chuck Ealey grew up poor in a racially segregated community that was divided from the rest of town by a set of train tracks, but his mother assured him that he wouldnât stay in Portsmouth forever. Education was the way out, and a football scholarship was the way to pay for that education. So despite the racist taunts he faced at all the games he played in high school, Chuck maintained a remarkable level of dedication and determination. And when discrimination followed him to university and beyond, Chuck Ealey remained undefeated.
This inspirational story is told by Chuck Ealeyâs daughter, author and educator Jael Richardson, with striking and powerful illustrations by award-winning illustrator Matt James.