Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf
Nancy Churnin
(Author)
John Joven
(Illustrator)
Description
2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Honor Award, presented by the California Reading Association
When the rules kept Charlie Sifford from playing in the Professional Golf Association, he set out to change them. Charlie Sifford loved golf, but in the 1930's only white people were allowed to play in the Professional Golf Association. Sifford had won plenty of Black tournaments, but he was determined to break the color barrier in the PGA. In 1960 he did, only to face discrimination from hotels that wouldn't rent him rooms and clubs that wouldn't let him use the same locker as the white players. But Sifford kept playing, becoming the first Black golfer to win a PGA tournament and eventually ranking among the greats in golf.Product Details
Price
$7.99
$7.43
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
September 15, 2021
Pages
32
Dimensions
7.8 X 9.8 X 0.2 inches | 0.15 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780807511251
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About the Author
Nancy Churnin is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the Dallas Morning News and Los Angeles Times San Diego Edition, she's now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. She lives in North Texas.
John Joven grew up in Bogotá, Colombia and studied graphic design at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He still lives there with his wife, Ana, and two children, Avril and Ian. He is fortunate enough to work in his home studio, where he is able to share his passion of drawing and painting with his children while working on projects.
Reviews
"A quietly affecting story...Churnin concludes on a hopeful note: 'And now it was possible for everyone who loved the game to play and hear cheers from the crowd.'"--Publishers Weekly
"An engaging picture book introducing a little-known American hero."--Booklist
"A worthwhile addition to school libraries looking for sports-related picture book biographies."--School Library Journal
"A poignant and inspiring tale of a groundbreaking sports figure whose name and story should be well-known."--Kirkus Reviews
"An engaging picture book introducing a little-known American hero."--Booklist
"A worthwhile addition to school libraries looking for sports-related picture book biographies."--School Library Journal
"A poignant and inspiring tale of a groundbreaking sports figure whose name and story should be well-known."--Kirkus Reviews
2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Honor Award, presented by the California Reading Association
