Description:
Chadwick Boseman, King of Wakanda, A Hero On and Off the Screen, shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.
Brief description:
Adriana is a freelance illustrator from Mexico. Her clients include Oxford University Press, Scholastic, Get Ready Comics, and many others.
Review Quotes:
★ This biography in the Black History Heroes series (2 titles) offers an in-depth view into the life of Chadwick Boseman, the beloved actor best known for playing Black Panther. Boseman initially dreamed of being a professional basketball star but encountered a turning point when he wrote and performed a play honoring a high-school friend who was killed. The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs throughout his college and acting career, from the stage to the big screen. Boseman's dedication, kindness, and talent shine throughout this introspective and simply written account, which also highlights many of the Black icons whom Boseman portrayed (James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall). Singleton thoughtfully discusses the impact of Boseman's philanthropy, his fight for justice throughout his life, and his secret battle with cancer. Each chapter includes quotes from Boseman, "Words to Know," questions to spark deeper thinking, and more. Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.
--Alana Jara, Booklist