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Victory. Stand!

Raising My Fist for Justice
By Derrick Barnes and Tommie Smith and Dawud Anyabwile
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On October 16, 1968, Tommie Smith made history at the Mexico City Olympics by raising his black-gloved fist on the podium in a powerful protest against racial injustice faced by African Americans. This graphic memoir traces his journey from childhood in rural Texas to his athletic achievements and iconic Olympic moment. Co-written with Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile, Victory. Stand! delivers a compelling and vivid portrayal of courage and conviction.
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Format: Hardback
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This graphic memoir is ideal for young readers with interests in history, social justice, sports, and inspiring true stories. It is particularly suited to those seeking powerful narratives of activism and resilience.

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A ground-breaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports—and a tribute to his fight for civil rights

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On 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.

In 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, Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today.

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The New York Times Book Review calls Victory. Stand! a "must read not just for sports fans but for everyone," praising Anyabwile’s stirring black-and-white illustrations that add depth to Smith's story of activism and athleticism. Horn Book Magazine highlights the emotional impact of the fluid artwork, while School Library Journal describes it as "an illuminating example of the power of a moral stance." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books commends the collaboration for translating Smith’s perseverance into thoughtful motivation for readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781324003908

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 609g

Pages: 208

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Adult Graphic Novels Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dawud Anyabwile Derrick Barnes Fiction Graphic Novels Tommie Smith Young Adult

About the Author

Tommie Smith is a former Olympic track-and-field gold medalist. He lives outside Atlanta, Georgia. Derrick Barnes has received both a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy Award–winning illustrator and comic artist based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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