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"Black Jack" by Charles R. Smith Jr. (Q&A with Author)
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | Watch this video to hear author Charles R. Smith, Jr. talk about his book Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson, a picture book for children about legendary boxer Jack Johnson. In this author interview, Smith talks about the history behind his non-fiction book, where he got the idea to write a Jack Johnson biography for children, and the book's illustrations by Shane W. Evans. Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of Texas, Jack Johnson was one of the most renowned boxers of the twentieth century. Through hard work and persistence, he climbed the ranks, taking a swing and a jab and eventually busting the color barrier. As the first black man to win the Heavyweight Championship, there was more than a title on the line. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this history-making bout (July 4, 1910), this is an extraordinary marriage of poetry and fabulous collage artwork—a splendid achievement in its own right. This is a great non-fiction resource to entice and encourage elementary readers. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | k-12 homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos Elementary Level k12 preK-12 Reading Literature Book Trailers Language Arts Macmillan Book Trailers |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning Discussion/Debate Demonstration |
| Time Required | PT4M1S |
| Education Level | Class II Class III Class IV Class V Class VI Class VII |
| Pedagogy | Discussion |
| Resource Type | Discussion |
| Subject | Reading |
