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Author:
Dodson, Judy Allen, author.
Title:
The Ashe brothers : how Arthur and Johnnie changed tennis forever / by Judy Allen Dodson ; illustrated by David Wilkerson.
Publisher:
Capstone Editionsa Capstone imprint,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subject:
Ashe, Arthur--Juvenile literature.
Ashe, Johnnie--Juvenile literature.
Brothers--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Tennis players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Brothers--Juvenile literature.
Tennis players--Juvenile literature.
Other Authors:
Wilkerson, David, illustrator.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn't happen without help. Arthur's close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men's tennis. A layered story full of love, sibling rivalry, and unconditional support, The Ashe Brothers tells the little-known story behind Arthur's Grand Slam win"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1684465362
9781684465361
LCCN:
2022013079
Locations:
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

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