{"title":"Dawud Anyabwile","description":"\u003cp\u003eDawud Anyabwile crafts compelling graphic novels that blend dynamic storytelling with vivid illustrations. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eVictory. Stand!\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of perseverance and community through engaging narratives and powerful visuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a rich fusion of art and story that captivates both new and seasoned graphic novel enthusiasts. Anyabwile's creations offer a unique perspective within the graphic novel genre, inviting reflection and emotional connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victory-stand-by-derrick-barnes-9781324003908","title":"Victory. Stand!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-metre sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Cowritten with Newbery Honour and Coretta Scott King Author Honour recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award–winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, \u003cem\u003eVictory. Stand!\u003c\/em\u003e paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471876767980,"sku":"9781324003908","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d81d9429a73ee81636359477880ad98f.jpg?v=1775692975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dawud-anyabwile.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}