Undefeated, The

Kwame Alexander’s powerful poem is presented in a richly illustrated picture book to pay homage to the contributions of historically significant people and events in Black history and to celebrate the tenacity and resilience of those who faced a myriad of challenges in advancing equality. This timely, powerful work aims to ensure prominent Black people and experiences are recognized and do not disappear from history. Useful for a variety of grades to compare/contrast historical events in the U.S. and Canada, introduce the topics of slavery, inequality, power, and policies, and to launch small group or class discussions.