 | Chadwick Boseman, King of Wakanda : a hero on and off the screen Author: Singleton, Chris | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
From Howard University to the red carpet at the Academy Awards, from James Brown to the Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman was a talented and multi-award-winning actor and performer. Prior to his death from colon cancer in 2020, Boseman's rise to fame might have seemed overnight to some, but decades of hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the highest levels an actor can achieve. An inspiration to millions, the life of Chadwick Boseman is indeed proof that Black history matters.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Van Cleave, Ryan G. |
| Illustrator: | Perez Perales, Adriana |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (+) (00/04/24)
Booklist (+) (04/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2024 *Starred Review* This biography in the Black History Heroes series (2 titles) offers an in-depth view into the life of Chadwick Boseman, the beloved actor best known for playing Black Panther. Boseman initially dreamed of being a professional basketball star but encountered a turning point when he wrote and performed a play honoring a high-school friend who was killed. The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs throughout his college and acting career, from the stage to the big screen. Boseman's dedication, kindness, and talent shine throughout this introspective and simply written account, which also highlights many of the Black icons whom Boseman portrayed (James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall). Singleton thoughtfully discusses the impact of Boseman's philanthropy, his fight for justice throughout his life, and his secret battle with cancer. Each chapter includes quotes from Boseman, Words to Know, questions to spark deeper thinking, and more. Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
