The Undefeated_Davis

[Naya]

I thought The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander was the perfect Caldecott book to review because we are celebrating Black History Month. Alexander highlights the glories and challenges black Americans have faced in the United States. Each page possessed a rich drawing of black history. For example, children gain a better understanding of the trials and tribulations of African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Serena Willimas, Lebron James, Mike Brown, and Sandra Bland.

The Undefeated illustration was beautiful and helped readers connect with the poetry. For example, my favorite line was "This is for the unlimited, unstoppable ones. The dreamers and doers who swim across The Big Sea of our imagination and show us the majestic shores of the promised land." The book is perfect for older children who are starting to learn about American history.