Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson

Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson

Amazon Best Books of the Month, July 2010: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Jack Johnson becoming the first black man to win the World Heavyweight Championship on July 4, 1910, award-winning author Charles R. Smith Jr. and illustrator Shane W. Evans have teamed up to create the powerful and poignant Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson which chronicles Johnsonâ€™s life, from early on as the child of two former slaves to his crowning achievement. In capturing Johnsonâ€™s battles in and out of the ring, the authors relay one of lifeâ€™s most important messages: never give up on your dreams, no matter what barriers stand in your way.

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Black Jack was a brave man	Black Jack chases Tommy Burns

Jack vs. Tommy in the ring	Jack knocks the champ down

Country USA
Manufacturer Roaring Brook Press
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2010-06-22
UnitCount 1
Format Bargain Price

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Roaring Brook Press
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2010-06-22
UnitCount	1
Format	Bargain Price

Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson

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