Malcolm X: "I Believe in the Brotherhood of Man, All Men" (American Rebels)

Jennifer!: Film Star Jennifer Lawrence (Sizzling Celebrities)

Avril Lavigne: Celebrity With Heart (Celebrities With Heart)

Aerosmith: Hard Rock Superstars (Rebels of Rock)

Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian (Achievers)

Marion Jones: The Fastest Woman in the World

Olympics

Little Squire: The Jumping Pony (True Horse Stories)

African-American Biography Library

The book 'Jesse Owens: I Always Loved Running' by Jeff Burlingame is a biographical account that explores the life and legacy of the legendary African-American athlete Jesse Owens. It delves into Owens' early years, his passion for running, and how he overcame racial barriers to become one of the most celebrated track and field stars in history. The narrative highlights Owens' remarkable achievements at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals, defying Nazi propaganda and becoming an international symbol of hope and equality. Burlingame's biography not only chronicles Owens' athletic triumphs but also examines his struggles and the impact of his success on civil rights and African-American history.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Malcolm X: "I Believe in the Brotherhood of Man, All Men" (American Rebels)

Jeff Burlingame, 2010

Jennifer!: Film Star Jennifer Lawrence (Sizzling Celebrities)

Jeff Burlingame, 2013

Avril Lavigne: Celebrity With Heart (Celebrities With Heart)

Jeff Burlingame, 2010

Aerosmith: Hard Rock Superstars (Rebels of Rock)

Jeff Burlingame, 2010

Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian (Achievers)

Nathan Aaseng, 1989

Marion Jones: The Fastest Woman in the World

Bill Gutman, 2000

Olympics

Chris Oxlade, 1999

Little Squire: The Jumping Pony (True Horse Stories)

Judy, rekson, 2007