Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy by Deborah Wiles (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy by Deborah Wiles, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles comes a compelling biography of Robert Kennedy.Americans claimed Robert Kennedy as one of their own. They called him Bobby.Lyrical and evocative text by Deborah Wiles (Countdown, Revolution, Anthem, and Kent State) brings the story of Robert F. Kennedy to life, with breathtaking illustrations by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.Bobby is set in 1968, with a grandfather telling his grandchild about Kennedys life. Bobby was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. He became an accomplished public servant and activist in his own right. Though his run for presidency was tragically cut short on June 5, 1968, Bobby proved the value of empathy and grit. The story concludes as his funeral train makes its solemn journey from New York to Washington, DC.Kennedy was perceived by many to be a rare unifying force in American politics. He was beloved by Americans of all races for his integrity and devotion to the civil rights cause. His life continues to inspire efforts for social change.Deborah Wiless Bobby will illuminate the importance of Robert Kennedys life for children, parents, teachers, and librarians. Informative back matter is included. Author Biography Deborah Wiles is the author of the picture book Freedom Summer and the novels: Love, Ruby Lavender; The Aurora County All-Stars; Each Little Bird That Sings, a National Book Award finalist; and A Long Line of Cakes. She is also the author of the documentary novels Countdown; Revolution, a National Book Award Finalist; and Anthem. She has vivid memories of ducking and covering under her school desk during air raid drills at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. She also sang in the Glee Club, was a champion speller, and hated Field Day. Deborah lives in Atlanta, Georgia. You can visit her on the web at deborahwiles.com. Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is a Black/Iranian visual artist and Oklahoma City native. She is a painter whose work ranges from the gallery to the streets, using visual art to address the daily oppressive experiences of marginalized people through beautifully drawn and painted portraits. Her street art series, "Stop Telling Women to Smile," addressing sexual harassment in public spaces, can be found on walls across the globe. In 2019, she was the inaugural Public Artist in Residence for the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Fazlalizadeh has been profiled by the New York Times, NPR, MSNBC, the New Yorker, and Time Magazine. She has lectured at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Brooklyn Museum, New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center, and several universities including Stanford, Brown, USC, and Pratt Institute. Fazlalizadehs work can be seen on Spike Lees Netflix series, Shes Gotta Have It, for which she is also served as the shows art consultant. In 2020, Tatyanas debut book Stop Telling Women to Smile: Stories of Street Harassment and How Were Taking Back Our Power released from Seal Press. She is based in Brooklyn, NY. Details ISBN 0545171237 ISBN-13 9780545171236 Title Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy Author Deborah Wiles, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 48 Publisher Scholastic US GE_Item_ID:158647716; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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Book Title: Bobby: a Story of Robert F. Kennedy

Number of Pages: 48 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated

Publication Year: 2022

Item Height: 0.4 in

Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Political, United States / General, People & Places / United States / General, History / United States / 20th Century

Illustrator: Fazlalizadeh, Tatyana, Yes

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, History

Item Weight: 19.6 Oz

Item Length: 11.3 in

Author: Deborah Wiles

Item Width: 8.8 in

Format: Hardcover