Jesse Owens

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Book Overview

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star, told in an inspiring biography for kids

Jesse Owens grew up in a hardworking family in Alabama, where he spent his days helping to support those he loved. When his talent for running was discovered, he dedicated himself to becoming the best athlete he could be, training whenever and wherever he had the chance.

Through determination and resilience Jesse became one of the greatest athletes in history. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he won four gold medals and challenged racist ideas on the world stage with his remarkable achievements.

Today, Jesse is remembered not only as a sporting legend but also as a powerful symbol of courage and perseverance, inspiring generations to believe in themselves and stand up for what is right.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."- USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."- Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc es] kids to important figures in Latinx history." - Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"... an] extraordinary series..." - TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..." - Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..." - NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'" - Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711245835
• ISBN13: 9780711245839
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.7" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 2